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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.34, 3,127.38 and 1,381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.34, 3,127.38 and 1,381.95 is: 1,906.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.34 : 3,127.38 = 1,381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.34/3,127.38 = 1,381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.34x = 3,127.38 × 1,381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.34x = 4,321,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,882.79/2,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.99

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