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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.55, 3,140.91 and 2,021.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.55, 3,140.91 and 2,021.40 is: 2,788.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.55 : 3,140.91 = 2,021.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.55/3,140.91 = 2,021.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.55x = 3,140.91 × 2,021.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.55x = 6,349,035.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,349,035.47/2,276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.88

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