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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.10, 3,472.65 and 2,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.10, 3,472.65 and 2,109.90 is: 3,164.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.10 : 3,472.65 = 2,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.10/3,472.65 = 2,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.10x = 3,472.65 × 2,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.10x = 7,326,944.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,326,944.24/2,315.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.85

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