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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,353.40, 3,530.10 and 2,102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,353.40, 3,530.10 and 2,102.30 is: 3,153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,353.40 : 3,530.10 = 2,102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,353.40/3,530.10 = 2,102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,353.40x = 3,530.10 × 2,102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,353.40x = 7,421,329.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421,329.23/2,353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.45

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