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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.70, 3,512.55 and 2,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.70, 3,512.55 and 2,233.70 is: 3,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.70 : 3,512.55 = 2,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.70/3,512.55 = 2,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.70x = 3,512.55 × 2,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.70x = 7,845,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,845,982.94/2,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.55

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