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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.98, 4,106.26 and 2,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.98, 4,106.26 and 2,267.04 is: 3,130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.98 : 4,106.26 = 2,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.98/4,106.26 = 2,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.98x = 4,106.26 × 2,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.98x = 9,309,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,309,055.67/2,973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.17

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