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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.15, 3,220.71 and 2,048.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.15, 3,220.71 and 2,048.27 is: 2,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.15 : 3,220.71 = 2,048.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.15/3,220.71 = 2,048.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.15x = 3,220.71 × 2,048.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.15x = 6,596,883.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,596,883.67/2,330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.10

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