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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.46, 3,465.09 and 2,126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.46, 3,465.09 and 2,126.61 is: 3,174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.46 : 3,465.09 = 2,126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.46/3,465.09 = 2,126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.46x = 3,465.09 × 2,126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.46x = 7,368,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,368,895.04/2,321.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.25

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