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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.33, 3,399.50 and 2,120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.33, 3,399.50 and 2,120.35 is: 3,177.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.33 : 3,399.50 = 2,120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.33/3,399.50 = 2,120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.33x = 3,399.50 × 2,120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.33x = 7,208,142.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,208,142.03/2,268.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.73

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