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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.03, 3,146.67 and 2,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.03, 3,146.67 and 2,244.76 is: 3,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.03 : 3,146.67 = 2,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.03/3,146.67 = 2,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.03x = 3,146.67 × 2,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.03x = 7,063,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,519.50/2,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.51

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