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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.71, 3,285.54 and 2,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.71, 3,285.54 and 2,130.60 is: 2,941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.71 : 3,285.54 = 2,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.71/3,285.54 = 2,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.71x = 3,285.54 × 2,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.71x = 7,000,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,000,171.52/2,379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,941.61

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