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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.46, 3,401.62 and 2,040.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.46, 3,401.62 and 2,040.70 is: 3,050.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.46 : 3,401.62 = 2,040.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.46/3,401.62 = 2,040.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.46x = 3,401.62 × 2,040.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.46x = 6,941,685.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,941,685.93/2,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.67

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