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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.94, 3,479.87 and 2,012.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.94, 3,479.87 and 2,012.52 is: 3,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.94 : 3,479.87 = 2,012.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.94/3,479.87 = 2,012.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.94x = 3,479.87 × 2,012.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.94x = 7,003,307.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,307.97/2,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.15

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