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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,271.48, 3,427.68 and 2,190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,271.48, 3,427.68 and 2,190.12 is: 3,304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,271.48 : 3,427.68 = 2,190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,271.48/3,427.68 = 2,190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,271.48x = 3,427.68 × 2,190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,271.48x = 7,507,030.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,507,030.52/2,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.91

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