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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.09, 3,411.23 and 2,081.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.09, 3,411.23 and 2,081.73 is: 3,121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.09 : 3,411.23 = 2,081.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.09/3,411.23 = 2,081.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.09x = 3,411.23 × 2,081.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.09x = 7,101,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,101,259.83/2,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.31

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