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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.08, 3,387.78 and 2,042.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.08, 3,387.78 and 2,042.76 is: 3,057.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.08 : 3,387.78 = 2,042.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.08/3,387.78 = 2,042.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.08x = 3,387.78 × 2,042.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.08x = 6,920,421.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,920,421.47/2,263.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.97

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