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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.61, 3,464.86 and 2,087.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.61, 3,464.86 and 2,087.39 is: 3,116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.61 : 3,464.86 = 2,087.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.61/3,464.86 = 2,087.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.61x = 3,464.86 × 2,087.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.61x = 7,232,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232,504.89/2,320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.64

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