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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,270.31, 3,384.30 and 2,147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,270.31, 3,384.30 and 2,147.19 is: 3,200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,270.31 : 3,384.30 = 2,147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,270.31/3,384.30 = 2,147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,270.31x = 3,384.30 × 2,147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,270.31x = 7,266,735.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,266,735.12/2,270.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,200.77

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