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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.11, 3,573.90 and 2,227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.11, 3,573.90 and 2,227.63 is: 3,340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.11 : 3,573.90 = 2,227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.11/3,573.90 = 2,227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.11x = 3,573.90 × 2,227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.11x = 7,961,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,961,326.86/2,383.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.73

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