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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.77, 3,081.59 and 2,134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.77, 3,081.59 and 2,134.34 is: 2,945.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.77 : 3,081.59 = 2,134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.77/3,081.59 = 2,134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.77x = 3,081.59 × 2,134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.77x = 6,577,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577,160.80/2,232.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,945.74

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