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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.40, 3,169.20 and 2,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.40, 3,169.20 and 2,261.40 is: 3,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.40 : 3,169.20 = 2,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.40/3,169.20 = 2,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.40x = 3,169.20 × 2,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.40x = 7,166,828.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,166,828.88/2,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.20

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