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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.69, 3,080.36 and 1,347.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.69, 3,080.36 and 1,347.55 is: 1,860.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.69 : 3,080.36 = 1,347.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.69/3,080.36 = 1,347.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.69x = 3,080.36 × 1,347.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.69x = 4,150,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,934.79/2,231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.00

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