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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,351.89, 3,260.47 and 2,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,351.89, 3,260.47 and 2,227.06 is: 3,087.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,351.89 : 3,260.47 = 2,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,351.89/3,260.47 = 2,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,351.89x = 3,260.47 × 2,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,351.89x = 7,261,262.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261,262.32/2,351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.42

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