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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.36, 3,369.83 and 2,187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.36, 3,369.83 and 2,187.03 is: 3,259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.36 : 3,369.83 = 2,187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.36/3,369.83 = 2,187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.36x = 3,369.83 × 2,187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.36x = 7,369,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,369,908.37/2,261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.07

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