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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.22, 3,227.31 and 2,230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.22, 3,227.31 and 2,230.94 is: 3,084.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.22 : 3,227.31 = 2,230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.22/3,227.31 = 2,230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.22x = 3,227.31 × 2,230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.22x = 7,199,943.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,943.04/2,334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,084.52

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