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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.91, 3,385.46 and 2,105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.91, 3,385.46 and 2,105.71 is: 3,143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.91 : 3,385.46 = 2,105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.91/3,385.46 = 2,105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.91x = 3,385.46 × 2,105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.91x = 7,128,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,128,793.78/2,267.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.33

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