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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.60, 3,545.40 and 2,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.60, 3,545.40 and 2,121.20 is: 3,181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.60 : 3,545.40 = 2,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.60/3,545.40 = 2,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.60x = 3,545.40 × 2,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.60x = 7,520,502.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520,502.48/2,363.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.80

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