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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.84, 3,127.26 and 2,044.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.84, 3,127.26 and 2,044.85 is: 2,816.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.84 : 3,127.26 = 2,044.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.84/3,127.26 = 2,044.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.84x = 3,127.26 × 2,044.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.84x = 6,394,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,394,758.14/2,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,816.04

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