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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,360.47, 3,537.22 and 2,100.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,360.47, 3,537.22 and 2,100.96 is: 3,148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,360.47 : 3,537.22 = 2,100.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,360.47/3,537.22 = 2,100.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,360.47x = 3,537.22 × 2,100.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,360.47x = 7,431,566.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,431,566.37/2,360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.35

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