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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.16, 3,121.52 and 2,059.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.16, 3,121.52 and 2,059.54 is: 2,835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.16 : 3,121.52 = 2,059.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.16/3,121.52 = 2,059.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.16x = 3,121.52 × 2,059.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.16x = 6,428,877.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,428,877.20/2,267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.66

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