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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.49, 3,407.34 and 2,042.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.49, 3,407.34 and 2,042.37 is: 3,077.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.49 : 3,407.34 = 2,042.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.49/3,407.34 = 2,042.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.49x = 3,407.34 × 2,042.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.49x = 6,959,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,959,049.00/2,261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.20

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