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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.56, 3,090.96 and 2,202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.56, 3,090.96 and 2,202.48 is: 3,052.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.56 : 3,090.96 = 2,202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.56/3,090.96 = 2,202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.56x = 3,090.96 × 2,202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.56x = 6,807,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,807,777.58/2,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.05

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