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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.12, 3,403.59 and 2,043.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.12, 3,403.59 and 2,043.54 is: 3,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.12 : 3,403.59 = 2,043.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.12/3,403.59 = 2,043.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.12x = 3,403.59 × 2,043.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.12x = 6,955,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,955,372.31/2,271.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.53

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