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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.20, 3,136.29 and 2,182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.20, 3,136.29 and 2,182.01 is: 3,025.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.20 : 3,136.29 = 2,182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.20/3,136.29 = 2,182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.20x = 3,136.29 × 2,182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.20x = 6,843,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,843,392.28/2,262.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.11

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