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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.75, 3,230.80 and 2,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.75, 3,230.80 and 2,285.14 is: 3,140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.75 : 3,230.80 = 2,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.75/3,230.80 = 2,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.75x = 3,230.80 × 2,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.75x = 7,382,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,382,830.31/2,350.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.63

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