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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.13, 3,494.61 and 2,130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.13, 3,494.61 and 2,130.87 is: 3,187.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.13 : 3,494.61 = 2,130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.13/3,494.61 = 2,130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.13x = 3,494.61 × 2,130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.13x = 7,446,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446,559.61/2,336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.56

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