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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.56, 3,092.35 and 2,203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.56, 3,092.35 and 2,203.48 is: 3,053.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.56 : 3,092.35 = 2,203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.56/3,092.35 = 2,203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.56x = 3,092.35 × 2,203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.56x = 6,813,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,813,931.38/2,231.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.44

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