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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.68, 3,385.84 and 2,100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.68, 3,385.84 and 2,100.32 is: 2,900.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.68 : 3,385.84 = 2,100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.68/3,385.84 = 2,100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.68x = 3,385.84 × 2,100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.68x = 7,111,347.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,111,347.47/2,451.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.60

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