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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.39, 3,261.17 and 2,227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.39, 3,261.17 and 2,227.55 is: 3,088.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.39 : 3,261.17 = 2,227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.39/3,261.17 = 2,227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.39x = 3,261.17 × 2,227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.39x = 7,264,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,264,416.25/2,352.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.10

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