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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.59, 3,394.83 and 2,080.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.59, 3,394.83 and 2,080.96 is: 3,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.59 : 3,394.83 = 2,080.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.59/3,394.83 = 2,080.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.59x = 3,394.83 × 2,080.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.59x = 7,064,505.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,064,505.44/2,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.31

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