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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.27, 4,018.30 and 2,241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.27, 4,018.30 and 2,241.25 is: 3,363.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.27 : 4,018.30 = 2,241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.27/4,018.30 = 2,241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.27x = 4,018.30 × 2,241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.27x = 9,005,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005,989.18/2,677.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.88

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