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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.54, 3,352.98 and 2,336.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.54, 3,352.98 and 2,336.23 is: 3,222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.54 : 3,352.98 = 2,336.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.54/3,352.98 = 2,336.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.54x = 3,352.98 × 2,336.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.54x = 7,833,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,833,337.42/2,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.87

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