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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.47, 3,397.01 and 2,127.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.47, 3,397.01 and 2,127.79 is: 3,191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.47 : 3,397.01 = 2,127.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.47/3,397.01 = 2,127.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.47x = 3,397.01 × 2,127.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.47x = 7,228,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,228,123.91/2,264.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.97

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