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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.74, 3,383.25 and 2,123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.74, 3,383.25 and 2,123.50 is: 3,176.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.74 : 3,383.25 = 2,123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.74/3,383.25 = 2,123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.74x = 3,383.25 × 2,123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.74x = 7,184,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,184,331.38/2,261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.46

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