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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.14, 3,551.04 and 2,112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.14, 3,551.04 and 2,112.43 is: 3,164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.14 : 3,551.04 = 2,112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.14/3,551.04 = 2,112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.14x = 3,551.04 × 2,112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.14x = 7,501,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,501,323.43/2,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,164.93

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