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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.18, 3,486.87 and 2,076.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.18, 3,486.87 and 2,076.01 is: 3,115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.18 : 3,486.87 = 2,076.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.18/3,486.87 = 2,076.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.18x = 3,486.87 × 2,076.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.18x = 7,238,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,238,776.99/2,323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.89

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