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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.26, 3,382.17 and 2,012.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.26, 3,382.17 and 2,012.86 is: 3,010.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.26 : 3,382.17 = 2,012.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.26/3,382.17 = 2,012.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.26x = 3,382.17 × 2,012.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.26x = 6,807,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,807,834.71/2,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.64

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