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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.27, 3,260.99 and 2,227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.27, 3,260.99 and 2,227.43 is: 3,087.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.27 : 3,260.99 = 2,227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.27/3,260.99 = 2,227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.27x = 3,260.99 × 2,227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.27x = 7,263,626.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263,626.96/2,352.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.92

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