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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.23, 3,781.81 and 2,227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.23, 3,781.81 and 2,227.99 is: 3,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.23 : 3,781.81 = 2,227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.23/3,781.81 = 2,227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.23x = 3,781.81 × 2,227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.23x = 8,425,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,425,819.84/2,523.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,339.30

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