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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.26, 3,579.90 and 2,141.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.26, 3,579.90 and 2,141.25 is: 3,210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.26 : 3,579.90 = 2,141.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.26/3,579.90 = 2,141.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.26x = 3,579.90 × 2,141.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.26x = 7,665,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,665,460.88/2,387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.99

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