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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.54, 3,402.56 and 2,151.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.54, 3,402.56 and 2,151.72 is: 3,230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.54 : 3,402.56 = 2,151.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.54/3,402.56 = 2,151.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.54x = 3,402.56 × 2,151.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.54x = 7,321,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,321,356.40/2,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.19

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