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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.94, 3,319.55 and 2,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.94, 3,319.55 and 2,123.80 is: 3,161.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.94 : 3,319.55 = 2,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.94/3,319.55 = 2,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.94x = 3,319.55 × 2,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.94x = 7,050,060.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,050,060.29/2,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.55

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