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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.52, 3,239.72 and 2,230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.52, 3,239.72 and 2,230.65 is: 3,082.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.52 : 3,239.72 = 2,230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.52/3,239.72 = 2,230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.52x = 3,239.72 × 2,230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.52x = 7,226,670.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,226,670.26/2,344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.37

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