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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.23, 3,224.32 and 2,290.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.23, 3,224.32 and 2,290.20 is: 3,154.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.23 : 3,224.32 = 2,290.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.23/3,224.32 = 2,290.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.23x = 3,224.32 × 2,290.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.23x = 7,384,337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,384,337.66/2,341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.04

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