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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.70, 3,401.55 and 2,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.70, 3,401.55 and 2,037.30 is: 3,055.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.70 : 3,401.55 = 2,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.70/3,401.55 = 2,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.70x = 3,401.55 × 2,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.70x = 6,929,977.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929,977.82/2,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.95

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