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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.84, 3,498.61 and 2,123.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.84, 3,498.61 and 2,123.82 is: 3,201.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.84 : 3,498.61 = 2,123.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.84/3,498.61 = 2,123.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.84x = 3,498.61 × 2,123.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.84x = 7,430,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,430,417.89/2,320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.61

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