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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.46, 3,482.94 and 2,103.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.46, 3,482.94 and 2,103.18 is: 2,905.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.46 : 3,482.94 = 2,103.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.46/3,482.94 = 2,103.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.46x = 3,482.94 × 2,103.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.46x = 7,325,249.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,325,249.75/2,521.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.16

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