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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.57, 3,123.27 and 2,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.57, 3,123.27 and 2,001.30 is: 2,758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.57 : 3,123.27 = 2,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.57/3,123.27 = 2,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.57x = 3,123.27 × 2,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.57x = 6,250,600.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,600.25/2,265.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.96

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