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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.66, 3,398.81 and 2,141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.66, 3,398.81 and 2,141.16 is: 3,212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.66 : 3,398.81 = 2,141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.66/3,398.81 = 2,141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.66x = 3,398.81 × 2,141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.66x = 7,277,385.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,277,385.31/2,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.04

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