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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.68, 3,261.30 and 2,134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.68, 3,261.30 and 2,134.28 is: 2,943.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.68 : 3,261.30 = 2,134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.68/3,261.30 = 2,134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.68x = 3,261.30 × 2,134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.68x = 6,960,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,960,527.36/2,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.54

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