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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.85, 3,057.60 and 2,148.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.85, 3,057.60 and 2,148.78 is: 2,943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.85 : 3,057.60 = 2,148.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.85/3,057.60 = 2,148.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.85x = 3,057.60 × 2,148.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.85x = 6,570,109.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,570,109.73/2,231.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,943.80

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