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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.16, 3,133.56 and 2,217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.16, 3,133.56 and 2,217.44 is: 3,072.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.16 : 3,133.56 = 2,217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.16/3,133.56 = 2,217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.16x = 3,133.56 × 2,217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.16x = 6,948,481.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,948,481.29/2,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.97

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