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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.14, 3,386.35 and 2,053.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.14, 3,386.35 and 2,053.90 is: 3,074.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.14 : 3,386.35 = 2,053.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.14/3,386.35 = 2,053.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.14x = 3,386.35 × 2,053.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.14x = 6,955,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,235.36/2,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.63

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