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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.68, 3,483.12 and 2,073.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.68, 3,483.12 and 2,073.51 is: 3,112.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.68 : 3,483.12 = 2,073.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.68/3,483.12 = 2,073.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.68x = 3,483.12 × 2,073.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.68x = 7,222,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,222,284.15/2,320.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.14

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