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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,362.38, 3,261.38 and 2,113.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,362.38, 3,261.38 and 2,113.10 is: 2,917.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,362.38 : 3,261.38 = 2,113.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,362.38/3,261.38 = 2,113.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,362.38x = 3,261.38 × 2,113.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,362.38x = 6,891,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,891,622.08/2,362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.24

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