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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.87, 3,400.23 and 2,041.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.87, 3,400.23 and 2,041.29 is: 3,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.87 : 3,400.23 = 2,041.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.87/3,400.23 = 2,041.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.87x = 3,400.23 × 2,041.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.87x = 6,940,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,940,855.50/2,268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.17

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