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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.35, 3,396.31 and 2,103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.35, 3,396.31 and 2,103.21 is: 2,904.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.35 : 3,396.31 = 2,103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.35/3,396.31 = 2,103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.35x = 3,396.31 × 2,103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.35x = 7,143,153.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,143,153.16/2,459.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.49

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