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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.80, 3,342.30 and 2,134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.80, 3,342.30 and 2,134.60 is: 3,196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.80 : 3,342.30 = 2,134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.80/3,342.30 = 2,134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.80x = 3,342.30 × 2,134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.80x = 7,134,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,134,473.58/2,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,196.74

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