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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.30, 3,336.80 and 2,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.30, 3,336.80 and 2,230.50 is: 3,320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.30 : 3,336.80 = 2,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.30/3,336.80 = 2,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.30x = 3,336.80 × 2,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.30x = 7,442,721.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442,721.25/2,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.72

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