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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.06, 3,200.92 and 2,153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.06, 3,200.92 and 2,153.39 is: 2,969.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.06 : 3,200.92 = 2,153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.06/3,200.92 = 2,153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.06x = 3,200.92 × 2,153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.06x = 6,892,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892,807.73/2,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.69

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