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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.70, 3,043.58 and 2,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.70, 3,043.58 and 2,261.70 is: 3,043.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.70 : 3,043.58 = 2,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.70/3,043.58 = 2,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.70x = 3,043.58 × 2,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.70x = 6,883,653.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,883,653.58/2,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,043.58

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