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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.06, 3,407.56 and 2,089.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.06, 3,407.56 and 2,089.42 is: 3,135.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.06 : 3,407.56 = 2,089.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.06/3,407.56 = 2,089.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.06x = 3,407.56 × 2,089.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.06x = 7,119,810.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,119,810.27/2,271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.02

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