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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.42, 3,574.37 and 2,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.42, 3,574.37 and 2,227.94 is: 3,341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.42 : 3,574.37 = 2,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.42/3,574.37 = 2,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.42x = 3,574.37 × 2,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.42x = 7,963,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,963,470.76/2,383.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.20

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