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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,094.68, 4,266.90 and 2,151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,094.68, 4,266.90 and 2,151.27 is: 2,966.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,094.68 : 4,266.90 = 2,151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,094.68/4,266.90 = 2,151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,094.68x = 4,266.90 × 2,151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,094.68x = 9,179,253.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,179,253.96/3,094.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.14

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