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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.71, 3,104.08 and 2,074.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.71, 3,104.08 and 2,074.06 is: 2,846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.71 : 3,104.08 = 2,074.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.71/3,104.08 = 2,074.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.71x = 3,104.08 × 2,074.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.71x = 6,438,048.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438,048.16/2,261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.54

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