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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.22, 4,090.83 and 2,257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.22, 4,090.83 and 2,257.33 is: 3,381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.22 : 4,090.83 = 2,257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.22/4,090.83 = 2,257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.22x = 4,090.83 × 2,257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.22x = 9,234,337.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234,337.11/2,731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.03

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