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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.11, 3,083.52 and 1,953.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.11, 3,083.52 and 1,953.41 is: 2,700.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.11 : 3,083.52 = 1,953.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.11/3,083.52 = 1,953.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.11x = 3,083.52 × 1,953.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.11x = 6,023,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,023,363.39/2,230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,700.93

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