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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.04, 3,460.69 and 2,101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.04, 3,460.69 and 2,101.16 is: 3,134.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.04 : 3,460.69 = 2,101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.04/3,460.69 = 2,101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.04x = 3,460.69 × 2,101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.04x = 7,271,463.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271,463.40/2,320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.20

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