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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.98, 3,396.26 and 2,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.98, 3,396.26 and 2,127.28 is: 3,191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.98 : 3,396.26 = 2,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.98/3,396.26 = 2,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.98x = 3,396.26 × 2,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.98x = 7,224,795.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,224,795.97/2,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.19

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