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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.98, 3,476.97 and 2,137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.98, 3,476.97 and 2,137.38 is: 3,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.98 : 3,476.97 = 2,137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.98/3,476.97 = 2,137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.98x = 3,476.97 × 2,137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.98x = 7,431,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,606.14/2,320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.93

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