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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.12, 3,127.52 and 1,321.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.12, 3,127.52 and 1,321.96 is: 1,824.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.12 : 3,127.52 = 1,321.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.12/3,127.52 = 1,321.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.12x = 3,127.52 × 1,321.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.12x = 4,134,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,456.34/2,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,824.46

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