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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.10, 3,555.96 and 2,140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.10, 3,555.96 and 2,140.06 is: 3,210.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.10 : 3,555.96 = 2,140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.10/3,555.96 = 2,140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.10x = 3,555.96 × 2,140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.10x = 7,609,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,609,967.76/2,370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.82

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