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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.27, 3,235.23 and 2,227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.27, 3,235.23 and 2,227.37 is: 3,077.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.27 : 3,235.23 = 2,227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.27/3,235.23 = 2,227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.27x = 3,235.23 × 2,227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.27x = 7,206,043.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,043.11/2,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.84

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