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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.12, 3,292.10 and 2,261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.12, 3,292.10 and 2,261.81 is: 3,123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.12 : 3,292.10 = 2,261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.12/3,292.10 = 2,261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.12x = 3,292.10 × 2,261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.12x = 7,446,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,446,076.93/2,384.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.20

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