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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,272.34, 3,129.33 and 2,046.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,272.34, 3,129.33 and 2,046.35 is: 2,818.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,272.34 : 3,129.33 = 2,046.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,272.34/3,129.33 = 2,046.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,272.34x = 3,129.33 × 2,046.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,272.34x = 6,403,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403,688.80/2,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.11

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