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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.65, 3,130.37 and 2,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.65, 3,130.37 and 2,179.25 is: 3,008.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.65 : 3,130.37 = 2,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.65/3,130.37 = 2,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.65x = 3,130.37 × 2,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.65x = 6,821,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,821,875.92/2,267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.35

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