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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.34, 3,502.38 and 2,126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.34, 3,502.38 and 2,126.32 is: 3,205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.34 : 3,502.38 = 2,126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.34/3,502.38 = 2,126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.34x = 3,502.38 × 2,126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.34x = 7,447,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447,180.64/2,323.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.38

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