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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.25, 3,534.33 and 2,230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.25, 3,534.33 and 2,230.03 is: 3,337.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.25 : 3,534.33 = 2,230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.25/3,534.33 = 2,230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.25x = 3,534.33 × 2,230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.25x = 7,881,674.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881,674.71/2,361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.92

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