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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.06, 3,373.31 and 2,180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.06, 3,373.31 and 2,180.05 is: 3,251.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.06 : 3,373.31 = 2,180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.06/3,373.31 = 2,180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.06x = 3,373.31 × 2,180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.06x = 7,353,981.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,353,981.48/2,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.01

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