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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.49, 3,456.17 and 2,130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.49, 3,456.17 and 2,130.20 is: 3,179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.49 : 3,456.17 = 2,130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.49/3,456.17 = 2,130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.49x = 3,456.17 × 2,130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.49x = 7,362,326.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,362,326.35/2,315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,179.60

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