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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.62, 3,127.83 and 1,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.62, 3,127.83 and 1,334.94 is: 1,842.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.62 : 3,127.83 = 1,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.62/3,127.83 = 1,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.62x = 3,127.83 × 1,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.62x = 4,175,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,465.38/2,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,842.16

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