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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.91, 3,123.03 and 2,236.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.91, 3,123.03 and 2,236.40 is: 3,066.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.91 : 3,123.03 = 2,236.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.91/3,123.03 = 2,236.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.91x = 3,123.03 × 2,236.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.91x = 6,984,344.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984,344.29/2,277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.12

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