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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.40, 3,472.76 and 2,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.40, 3,472.76 and 2,124.20 is: 3,166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.40 : 3,472.76 = 2,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.40/3,472.76 = 2,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.40x = 3,472.76 × 2,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.40x = 7,376,836.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,376,836.79/2,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.84

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