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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,277.10, 3,146.34 and 2,240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,277.10, 3,146.34 and 2,240.56 is: 3,095.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,277.10 : 3,146.34 = 2,240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,277.10/3,146.34 = 2,240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,277.10x = 3,146.34 × 2,240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,277.10x = 7,049,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,049,563.55/2,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.85

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