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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.88, 3,438.72 and 2,231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.88, 3,438.72 and 2,231.52 is: 3,320.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.88 : 3,438.72 = 2,231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.88/3,438.72 = 2,231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.88x = 3,438.72 × 2,231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.88x = 7,673,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,673,572.45/2,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.63

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