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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.01, 3,209.67 and 2,227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.01, 3,209.67 and 2,227.38 is: 3,072.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.01 : 3,209.67 = 2,227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.01/3,209.67 = 2,227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.01x = 3,209.67 × 2,227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.01x = 7,149,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,154.76/2,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.25

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