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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.04, 3,351.36 and 2,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.04, 3,351.36 and 2,099.52 is: 3,153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.04 : 3,351.36 = 2,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.04/3,351.36 = 2,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.04x = 3,351.36 × 2,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.04x = 7,036,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,036,247.35/2,231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.80

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