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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.80, 3,479.63 and 2,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.80, 3,479.63 and 2,233.60 is: 3,334.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.80 : 3,479.63 = 2,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.80/3,479.63 = 2,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.80x = 3,479.63 × 2,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.80x = 7,772,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,772,101.57/2,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.52

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