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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.18, 3,205.08 and 2,144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.18, 3,205.08 and 2,144.08 is: 2,960.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.18 : 3,205.08 = 2,144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.18/3,205.08 = 2,144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.18x = 3,205.08 × 2,144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.18x = 6,871,959.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,871,959.46/2,321.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.54

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