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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.36, 3,387.21 and 2,077.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.36, 3,387.21 and 2,077.11 is: 3,113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.36 : 3,387.21 = 2,077.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.36/3,387.21 = 2,077.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.36x = 3,387.21 × 2,077.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.36x = 7,035,607.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,035,607.76/2,259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,113.98

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