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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.28, 3,124.44 and 2,061.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.28, 3,124.44 and 2,061.66 is: 2,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.28 : 3,124.44 = 2,061.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.28/3,124.44 = 2,061.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.28x = 3,124.44 × 2,061.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.28x = 6,441,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441,532.97/2,269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.58

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