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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.23, 3,400.11 and 2,119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.23, 3,400.11 and 2,119.61 is: 3,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.23 : 3,400.11 = 2,119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.23/3,400.11 = 2,119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.23x = 3,400.11 × 2,119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.23x = 7,206,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,907.16/2,267.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,178.73

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