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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.52, 3,235.57 and 2,227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.52, 3,235.57 and 2,227.62 is: 3,078.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.52 : 3,235.57 = 2,227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.52/3,235.57 = 2,227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.52x = 3,235.57 × 2,227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.52x = 7,207,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,207,614.87/2,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.18

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