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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277, 3,410.64 and 2,149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277, 3,410.64 and 2,149.20 is: 3,219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277 : 3,410.64 = 2,149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277/3,410.64 = 2,149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277x = 3,410.64 × 2,149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277x = 7,330,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330,147.49/2,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,219.21

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