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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.30, 3,476.36 and 2,102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.30, 3,476.36 and 2,102.26 is: 2,898.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.30 : 3,476.36 = 2,102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.30/3,476.36 = 2,102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.30x = 3,476.36 × 2,102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.30x = 7,308,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308,212.57/2,521.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.59

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