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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.24, 3,136.44 and 2,141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.24, 3,136.44 and 2,141.16 is: 2,949.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.24 : 3,136.44 = 2,141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.24/3,136.44 = 2,141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.24x = 3,136.44 × 2,141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.24x = 6,715,619.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,715,619.87/2,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.02

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