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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.14, 3,260.82 and 2,227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.14, 3,260.82 and 2,227.31 is: 3,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.14 : 3,260.82 = 2,227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.14/3,260.82 = 2,227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.14x = 3,260.82 × 2,227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.14x = 7,262,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,262,829.55/2,352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.75

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