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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,977.51, 4,109.45 and 2,268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,977.51, 4,109.45 and 2,268.22 is: 3,130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,977.51 : 4,109.45 = 2,268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,977.51/4,109.45 = 2,268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,977.51x = 4,109.45 × 2,268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,977.51x = 9,321,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,321,136.68/2,977.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.51

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