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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.53, 3,124.73 and 2,180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.53, 3,124.73 and 2,180.51 is: 3,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.53 : 3,124.73 = 2,180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.53/3,124.73 = 2,180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.53x = 3,124.73 × 2,180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.53x = 6,813,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,813,501.92/2,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.46

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