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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.90, 3,152.49 and 2,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.90, 3,152.49 and 2,233.70 is: 3,092.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.90 : 3,152.49 = 2,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.90/3,152.49 = 2,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.90x = 3,152.49 × 2,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.90x = 7,041,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,041,716.91/2,276.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.68

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