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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.22, 3,507.48 and 2,087.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.22, 3,507.48 and 2,087.02 is: 3,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.22 : 3,507.48 = 2,087.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.22/3,507.48 = 2,087.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.22x = 3,507.48 × 2,087.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.22x = 7,320,180.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,320,180.91/2,345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.32

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