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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.16, 3,399.56 and 2,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.16, 3,399.56 and 2,141.66 is: 3,212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.16 : 3,399.56 = 2,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.16/3,399.56 = 2,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.16x = 3,399.56 × 2,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.16x = 7,280,690.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,280,690.96/2,266.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.79

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