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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.20, 3,126.73 and 2,141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.20, 3,126.73 and 2,141.48 is: 2,957.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.20 : 3,126.73 = 2,141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.20/3,126.73 = 2,141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.20x = 3,126.73 × 2,141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.20x = 6,695,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,695,829.76/2,264.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,957.26

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