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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.33, 3,236.69 and 2,228.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.33, 3,236.69 and 2,228.43 is: 3,079.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.33 : 3,236.69 = 2,228.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.33/3,236.69 = 2,228.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.33x = 3,236.69 × 2,228.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.33x = 7,212,737.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212,737.10/2,342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.30

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