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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.56, 3,790.44 and 2,341.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.56, 3,790.44 and 2,341.20 is: 3,519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.56 : 3,790.44 = 2,341.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.56/3,790.44 = 2,341.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.56x = 3,790.44 × 2,341.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.56x = 8,874,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,874,178.13/2,521.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.32

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