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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.14, 3,117.14 and 1,996.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.14, 3,117.14 and 1,996.87 is: 2,752.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.14 : 3,117.14 = 1,996.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.14/3,117.14 = 1,996.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.14x = 3,117.14 × 1,996.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.14x = 6,224,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,224,523.35/2,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.83

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