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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.90, 3,037.34 and 2,223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.90, 3,037.34 and 2,223.97 is: 3,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.90 : 3,037.34 = 2,223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.90/3,037.34 = 2,223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.90x = 3,037.34 × 2,223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.90x = 6,754,953.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754,953.04/2,230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.90

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