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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.88, 3,272.21 and 2,116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.88, 3,272.21 and 2,116.04 is: 2,904.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.88 : 3,272.21 = 2,116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.88/3,272.21 = 2,116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.88x = 3,272.21 × 2,116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.88x = 6,924,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,924,127.25/2,383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.56

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