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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.28, 3,083.01 and 2,152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.28, 3,083.01 and 2,152.44 is: 2,974.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.28 : 3,083.01 = 2,152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.28/3,083.01 = 2,152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.28x = 3,083.01 × 2,152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.28x = 6,635,994.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,635,994.04/2,231.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.07

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