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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.50, 3,985.06 and 2,230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.50, 3,985.06 and 2,230.10 is: 3,331.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.50 : 3,985.06 = 2,230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.50/3,985.06 = 2,230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.50x = 3,985.06 × 2,230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.50x = 8,887,082.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,887,082.31/2,667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.61

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