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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.34, 3,254.82 and 2,079.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.34, 3,254.82 and 2,079.76 is: 2,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.34 : 3,254.82 = 2,079.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.34/3,254.82 = 2,079.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.34x = 3,254.82 × 2,079.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.34x = 6,769,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,769,244.44/2,361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.70

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