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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.03, 3,081.27 and 2,151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.03, 3,081.27 and 2,151.19 is: 2,972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.03 : 3,081.27 = 2,151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.03/3,081.27 = 2,151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.03x = 3,081.27 × 2,151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.03x = 6,628,397.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,628,397.21/2,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.34

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