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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.18, 3,127.40 and 1,935.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.18, 3,127.40 and 1,935.54 is: 2,668.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.18 : 3,127.40 = 1,935.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.18/3,127.40 = 1,935.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.18x = 3,127.40 × 1,935.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.18x = 6,053,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,053,207.80/2,268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,668.75

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