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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.18, 3,110.88 and 2,127.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.18, 3,110.88 and 2,127.66 is: 2,929.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.18 : 3,110.88 = 2,127.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.18/3,110.88 = 2,127.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.18x = 3,110.88 × 2,127.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.18x = 6,618,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,618,894.94/2,259.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.78

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