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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.75, 3,985.43 and 2,230.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.75, 3,985.43 and 2,230.35 is: 3,331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.75 : 3,985.43 = 2,230.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.75/3,985.43 = 2,230.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.75x = 3,985.43 × 2,230.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.75x = 8,888,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,888,909.38/2,667.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.99

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