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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.61, 3,120.66 and 2,064.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.61, 3,120.66 and 2,064.78 is: 2,849.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.61 : 3,120.66 = 2,064.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.61/3,120.66 = 2,064.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.61x = 3,120.66 × 2,064.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.61x = 6,443,476.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,443,476.35/2,261.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.07

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