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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.02, 3,080.55 and 2,133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.02, 3,080.55 and 2,133.59 is: 2,944.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.02 : 3,080.55 = 2,133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.02/3,080.55 = 2,133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.02x = 3,080.55 × 2,133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.02x = 6,572,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572,630.67/2,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.70

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