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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.30, 3,483.90 and 2,175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.30, 3,483.90 and 2,175.35 is: 3,264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.30 : 3,483.90 = 2,175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.30/3,483.90 = 2,175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.30x = 3,483.90 × 2,175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.30x = 7,578,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,578,684.45/2,321.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.84

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