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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.40, 3,341.10 and 2,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.40, 3,341.10 and 2,184.20 is: 3,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.40 : 3,341.10 = 2,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.40/3,341.10 = 2,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.40x = 3,341.10 × 2,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.40x = 7,297,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,297,630.62/2,227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.30

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