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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.42, 3,492.57 and 2,021.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.42, 3,492.57 and 2,021.00 is: 3,028.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.42 : 3,492.57 = 2,021.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.42/3,492.57 = 2,021.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.42x = 3,492.57 × 2,021.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.42x = 7,058,466.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,058,466.51/2,330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.85

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