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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.06, 3,413.00 and 1,346.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.06, 3,413.00 and 1,346.78 is: 2,023.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.06 : 3,413.00 = 1,346.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.06/3,413.00 = 1,346.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.06x = 3,413.00 × 1,346.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.06x = 4,596,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596,572.04/2,271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.98

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