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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.70, 3,155.04 and 2,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.70, 3,155.04 and 2,232.96 is: 3,094.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.70 : 3,155.04 = 2,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.70/3,155.04 = 2,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.70x = 3,155.04 × 2,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.70x = 7,045,078.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,045,078.12/2,276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.43

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