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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.08, 3,390.41 and 2,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.08, 3,390.41 and 2,026.92 is: 3,024.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.08 : 3,390.41 = 2,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.08/3,390.41 = 2,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.08x = 3,390.41 × 2,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.08x = 6,872,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,872,089.84/2,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.58

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