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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.73, 3,483.07 and 2,089.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.73, 3,483.07 and 2,089.36 is: 3,134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.73 : 3,483.07 = 2,089.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.73/3,483.07 = 2,089.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.73x = 3,483.07 × 2,089.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.73x = 7,277,386.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,277,386.27/2,321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.47

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