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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.74, 3,347.73 and 2,152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.74, 3,347.73 and 2,152.98 is: 3,231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.74 : 3,347.73 = 2,152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.74/3,347.73 = 2,152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.74x = 3,347.73 × 2,152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.74x = 7,207,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207,595.74/2,230.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.03

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