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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.10, 3,404.10 and 2,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.10, 3,404.10 and 2,136.56 is: 3,201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.10 : 3,404.10 = 2,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.10/3,404.10 = 2,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.10x = 3,404.10 × 2,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.10x = 7,273,063.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,273,063.90/2,272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,201.03

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