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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.70, 3,491.55 and 2,226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.70, 3,491.55 and 2,226.90 is: 3,340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.70 : 3,491.55 = 2,226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.70/3,491.55 = 2,226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.70x = 3,491.55 × 2,226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.70x = 7,775,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775,332.70/2,327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.35

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