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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.28, 3,123.07 and 2,060.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.28, 3,123.07 and 2,060.66 is: 2,837.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.28 : 3,123.07 = 2,060.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.28/3,123.07 = 2,060.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.28x = 3,123.07 × 2,060.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.28x = 6,435,588.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,435,588.08/2,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.21

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