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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.34, 3,125.44 and 2,043.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.34, 3,125.44 and 2,043.21 is: 2,820.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.34 : 3,125.44 = 2,043.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.34/3,125.44 = 2,043.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.34x = 3,125.44 × 2,043.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.34x = 6,385,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,385,930.26/2,264.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.22

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