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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.80, 3,480.48 and 2,200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.80, 3,480.48 and 2,200.86 is: 3,304.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.80 : 3,480.48 = 2,200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.80/3,480.48 = 2,200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.80x = 3,480.48 × 2,200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.80x = 7,660,049.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,660,049.21/2,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.88

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