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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.64, 3,235.74 and 2,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.64, 3,235.74 and 2,227.74 is: 3,078.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.64 : 3,235.74 = 2,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.64/3,235.74 = 2,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.64x = 3,235.74 × 2,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.64x = 7,208,387.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,208,387.43/2,341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.35

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