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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.91, 3,127.44 and 1,381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.91, 3,127.44 and 1,381.18 is: 1,905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.91 : 3,127.44 = 1,381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.91/3,127.44 = 1,381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.91x = 3,127.44 × 1,381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.91x = 4,319,557.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,557.58/2,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.48

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