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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.98, 3,392.27 and 2,177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.98, 3,392.27 and 2,177.48 is: 3,262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.98 : 3,392.27 = 2,177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.98/3,392.27 = 2,177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.98x = 3,392.27 × 2,177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.98x = 7,386,605.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,386,605.84/2,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,262.66

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