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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.20, 3,343.20 and 2,101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.20, 3,343.20 and 2,101.60 is: 3,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.20 : 3,343.20 = 2,101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.20/3,343.20 = 2,101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.20x = 3,343.20 × 2,101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.20x = 7,026,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,069.12/2,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.01

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