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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.70, 3,477.60 and 2,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.70, 3,477.60 and 2,242.80 is: 3,368.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.70 : 3,477.60 = 2,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.70/3,477.60 = 2,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.70x = 3,477.60 × 2,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.70x = 7,799,561.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,799,561.28/2,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,368.12

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