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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.64, 3,096.31 and 2,127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.64, 3,096.31 and 2,127.80 is: 2,914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.64 : 3,096.31 = 2,127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.64/3,096.31 = 2,127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.64x = 3,096.31 × 2,127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.64x = 6,588,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,588,328.42/2,260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.36

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