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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.64, 3,571.80 and 2,134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.64, 3,571.80 and 2,134.50 is: 3,213.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.64 : 3,571.80 = 2,134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.64/3,571.80 = 2,134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.64x = 3,571.80 × 2,134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.64x = 7,624,007.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,007.10/2,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,213.30

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