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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.70, 3,457.37 and 2,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.70, 3,457.37 and 2,061.12 is: 3,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.70 : 3,457.37 = 2,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.70/3,457.37 = 2,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.70x = 3,457.37 × 2,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.70x = 7,126,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,126,044.15/2,318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.29

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