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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247.56, 3,100.10 and 2,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247.56, 3,100.10 and 2,061.66 is: 2,843.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247.56 : 3,100.10 = 2,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247.56/3,100.10 = 2,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247.56x = 3,100.10 × 2,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247.56x = 6,391,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,391,341.86/2,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.69

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