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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.21, 3,498.49 and 2,081.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.21, 3,498.49 and 2,081.03 is: 3,112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.21 : 3,498.49 = 2,081.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.21/3,498.49 = 2,081.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.21x = 3,498.49 × 2,081.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.21x = 7,280,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280,447.75/2,339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.35

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