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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.50, 4,091.34 and 2,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.50, 4,091.34 and 2,266.18 is: 3,128.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.50 : 4,091.34 = 2,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.50/4,091.34 = 2,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.50x = 4,091.34 × 2,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.50x = 9,271,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,271,712.88/2,963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.64

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