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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.50, 3,417.90 and 2,049.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.50, 3,417.90 and 2,049.38 is: 3,087.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.50 : 3,417.90 = 2,049.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.50/3,417.90 = 2,049.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.50x = 3,417.90 × 2,049.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.50x = 7,004,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,004,575.90/2,268.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.76

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