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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.40, 3,177.90 and 2,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.40, 3,177.90 and 2,211.12 is: 3,042.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.40 : 3,177.90 = 2,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.40/3,177.90 = 2,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.40x = 3,177.90 × 2,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.40x = 7,026,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,026,718.25/2,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.66

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