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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.70, 3,121.02 and 1,377.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.70, 3,121.02 and 1,377.57 is: 1,900.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.70 : 3,121.02 = 1,377.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.70/3,121.02 = 1,377.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.70x = 3,121.02 × 1,377.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.70x = 4,299,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,423.52/2,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.97

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