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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.24, 3,406.32 and 2,181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.24, 3,406.32 and 2,181.92 is: 3,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.24 : 3,406.32 = 2,181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.24/3,406.32 = 2,181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.24x = 3,406.32 × 2,181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.24x = 7,432,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,432,317.73/2,270.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.80

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