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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.49, 3,460.02 and 2,062.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.49, 3,460.02 and 2,062.91 is: 3,075.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.49 : 3,460.02 = 2,062.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.49/3,460.02 = 2,062.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.49x = 3,460.02 × 2,062.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.49x = 7,137,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,692.56/2,320.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.95

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