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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.21, 3,501.49 and 2,083.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.21, 3,501.49 and 2,083.03 is: 3,115.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.21 : 3,501.49 = 2,083.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.21/3,501.49 = 2,083.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.21x = 3,501.49 × 2,083.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.21x = 7,293,708.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,708.71/2,341.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.36

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