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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.27, 3,235.23 and 2,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.27, 3,235.23 and 2,227.40 is: 3,077.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.27 : 3,235.23 = 2,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.27/3,235.23 = 2,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.27x = 3,235.23 × 2,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.27x = 7,206,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,123.99/2,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.88

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