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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.18, 3,474.26 and 2,180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.18, 3,474.26 and 2,180.90 is: 3,271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.18 : 3,474.26 = 2,180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.18/3,474.26 = 2,180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.18x = 3,474.26 × 2,180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.18x = 7,577,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,577,013.63/2,316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.34

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