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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.96, 3,401.28 and 2,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.96, 3,401.28 and 2,066.06 is: 3,097.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.96 : 3,401.28 = 2,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.96/3,401.28 = 2,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.96x = 3,401.28 × 2,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.96x = 7,027,231.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,231.55/2,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.12

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