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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.15, 3,121.83 and 1,377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.15, 3,121.83 and 1,377.93 is: 1,901.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.15 : 3,121.83 = 1,377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.15/3,121.83 = 1,377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.15x = 3,121.83 × 1,377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.15x = 4,301,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,663.21/2,262.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.58

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