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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.68, 3,125.58 and 2,067.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.68, 3,125.58 and 2,067.96 is: 2,851.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.68 : 3,125.58 = 2,067.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.68/3,125.58 = 2,067.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.68x = 3,125.58 × 2,067.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.68x = 6,463,574.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,463,574.42/2,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.56

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