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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.09, 3,395.06 and 2,036.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.09, 3,395.06 and 2,036.33 is: 3,044.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.09 : 3,395.06 = 2,036.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.09/3,395.06 = 2,036.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.09x = 3,395.06 × 2,036.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.09x = 6,913,462.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,913,462.53/2,271.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.12

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