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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.16, 3,478.62 and 2,101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.16, 3,478.62 and 2,101.46 is: 3,150.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.16 : 3,478.62 = 2,101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.16/3,478.62 = 2,101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.16x = 3,478.62 × 2,101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.16x = 7,310,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,310,180.79/2,320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.72

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