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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.97, 3,080.11 and 1,347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.97, 3,080.11 and 1,347.77 is: 1,859.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.97 : 3,080.11 = 1,347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.97/3,080.11 = 1,347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.97x = 3,080.11 × 1,347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.97x = 4,151,273.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,273.12/2,231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.91

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