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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.25, 3,586.20 and 2,230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.25, 3,586.20 and 2,230.93 is: 3,330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.25 : 3,586.20 = 2,230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.25/3,586.20 = 2,230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.25x = 3,586.20 × 2,230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.25x = 8,000,557.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,000,557.28/2,402.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,330.45

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