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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.33, 3,235.31 and 2,227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.33, 3,235.31 and 2,227.43 is: 3,077.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.33 : 3,235.31 = 2,227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.33/3,235.31 = 2,227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.33x = 3,235.31 × 2,227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.33x = 7,206,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206,431.86/2,341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.93

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