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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.94, 3,123.64 and 2,139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.94, 3,123.64 and 2,139.24 is: 2,954.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.94 : 3,123.64 = 2,139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.94/3,123.64 = 2,139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.94x = 3,123.64 × 2,139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.94x = 6,682,215.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,682,215.63/2,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,954.20

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