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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.18, 3,560.68 and 2,101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.18, 3,560.68 and 2,101.62 is: 3,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.18 : 3,560.68 = 2,101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.18/3,560.68 = 2,101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.18x = 3,560.68 × 2,101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.18x = 7,483,196.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,483,196.30/2,373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.24

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