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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.95, 3,120.89 and 2,137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.95, 3,120.89 and 2,137.23 is: 2,951.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.95 : 3,120.89 = 2,137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.95/3,120.89 = 2,137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.95x = 3,120.89 × 2,137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.95x = 6,670,049.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670,049.05/2,259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.42

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