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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.97, 3,327.57 and 2,102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.97, 3,327.57 and 2,102.48 is: 3,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.97 : 3,327.57 = 2,102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.97/3,327.57 = 2,102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.97x = 3,327.57 × 2,102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.97x = 6,996,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,996,132.74/2,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.92

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