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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.06, 3,126.94 and 2,081.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.06, 3,126.94 and 2,081.16 is: 2,870.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.06 : 3,126.94 = 2,081.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.06/3,126.94 = 2,081.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.06x = 3,126.94 × 2,081.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.06x = 6,507,657.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,507,657.25/2,267.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.53

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