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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.27, 3,180.31 and 2,246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.27, 3,180.31 and 2,246.67 is: 3,091.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.27 : 3,180.31 = 2,246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.27/3,180.31 = 2,246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.27x = 3,180.31 × 2,246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.27x = 7,145,101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145,101.45/2,311.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.42

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