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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.14, 3,387.63 and 1,940.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.14, 3,387.63 and 1,940.18 is: 2,897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.14 : 3,387.63 = 1,940.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.14/3,387.63 = 1,940.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.14x = 3,387.63 × 1,940.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.14x = 6,572,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,602.27/2,268.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.79

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