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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.09, 3,395.98 and 2,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.09, 3,395.98 and 2,083.56 is: 3,119.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.09 : 3,395.98 = 2,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.09/3,395.98 = 2,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.09x = 3,395.98 × 2,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.09x = 7,075,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075,725.34/2,268.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.68

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