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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.40, 3,350.10 and 2,087.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.40, 3,350.10 and 2,087.60 is: 3,131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.40 : 3,350.10 = 2,087.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.40/3,350.10 = 2,087.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.40x = 3,350.10 × 2,087.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.40x = 6,993,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,993,668.76/2,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.40

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