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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.20, 3,388.33 and 2,058.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.20, 3,388.33 and 2,058.99 is: 3,071.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.20 : 3,388.33 = 2,058.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.20/3,388.33 = 2,058.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.20x = 3,388.33 × 2,058.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.20x = 6,976,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,976,532.44/2,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,071.75

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