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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.26, 3,381.75 and 2,135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.26, 3,381.75 and 2,135.99 is: 3,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.26 : 3,381.75 = 2,135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.26/3,381.75 = 2,135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.26x = 3,381.75 × 2,135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.26x = 7,223,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,223,392.64/2,271.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.34

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