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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.84, 3,146.80 and 2,260.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.84, 3,146.80 and 2,260.56 is: 3,122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.84 : 3,146.80 = 2,260.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.84/3,146.80 = 2,260.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.84x = 3,146.80 × 2,260.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.84x = 7,113,530.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,113,530.21/2,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.93

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