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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.70, 3,198.36 and 2,102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.70, 3,198.36 and 2,102.18 is: 2,893.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.70 : 3,198.36 = 2,102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.70/3,198.36 = 2,102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.70x = 3,198.36 × 2,102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.70x = 6,723,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,723,528.42/2,323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.46

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