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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.26, 3,386.61 and 2,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.26, 3,386.61 and 2,083.50 is: 3,125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.26 : 3,386.61 = 2,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.26/3,386.61 = 2,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.26x = 3,386.61 × 2,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.26x = 7,056,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056,001.94/2,257.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.91

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