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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.78, 3,398.78 and 2,073.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.78, 3,398.78 and 2,073.41 is: 3,108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.78 : 3,398.78 = 2,073.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.78/3,398.78 = 2,073.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.78x = 3,398.78 × 2,073.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.78x = 7,047,037.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,047,037.08/2,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.84

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