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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.10, 3,391.65 and 1,337.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.10, 3,391.65 and 1,337.70 is: 2,006.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.10 : 3,391.65 = 1,337.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.10/3,391.65 = 1,337.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.10x = 3,391.65 × 1,337.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.10x = 4,537,010.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,010.21/2,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.55

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