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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.40, 3,136.35 and 2,051.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.40, 3,136.35 and 2,051.41 is: 2,825.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.40 : 3,136.35 = 2,051.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.40/3,136.35 = 2,051.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.40x = 3,136.35 × 2,051.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.40x = 6,433,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,433,939.75/2,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.13

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