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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.04, 3,454.73 and 2,097.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.04, 3,454.73 and 2,097.16 is: 3,128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.04 : 3,454.73 = 2,097.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.04/3,454.73 = 2,097.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.04x = 3,454.73 × 2,097.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.04x = 7,245,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,245,121.57/2,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.24

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