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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.06, 3,127.53 and 1,557.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.06, 3,127.53 and 1,557.31 is: 2,149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.06 : 3,127.53 = 1,557.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.06/3,127.53 = 1,557.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.06x = 3,127.53 × 1,557.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.06x = 4,870,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,870,533.74/2,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.34

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