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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.27, 3,239.37 and 2,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.27, 3,239.37 and 2,230.40 is: 3,082.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.27 : 3,239.37 = 2,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.27/3,239.37 = 2,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.27x = 3,239.37 × 2,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.27x = 7,225,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,225,090.85/2,344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.02

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