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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.97, 3,390.26 and 2,123.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.97, 3,390.26 and 2,123.28 is: 3,185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.97 : 3,390.26 = 2,123.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.97/3,390.26 = 2,123.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.97x = 3,390.26 × 2,123.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.97x = 7,198,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,489.27/2,259.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.21

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