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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.62, 3,492.37 and 2,129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.62, 3,492.37 and 2,129.36 is: 3,185.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.62 : 3,492.37 = 2,129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.62/3,492.37 = 2,129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.62x = 3,492.37 × 2,129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.62x = 7,436,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,436,515.67/2,334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.32

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