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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.97, 3,391.76 and 2,124.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.97, 3,391.76 and 2,124.28 is: 3,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.97 : 3,391.76 = 2,124.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.97/3,391.76 = 2,124.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.97x = 3,391.76 × 2,124.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.97x = 7,205,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,205,047.93/2,260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.71

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