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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.02, 3,260.64 and 2,227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.02, 3,260.64 and 2,227.19 is: 3,087.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.02 : 3,260.64 = 2,227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.02/3,260.64 = 2,227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.02x = 3,260.64 × 2,227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.02x = 7,262,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,262,048.50/2,352.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.59

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