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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.57, 4,010.35 and 2,231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.57, 4,010.35 and 2,231.37 is: 3,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.57 : 4,010.35 = 2,231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.57/4,010.35 = 2,231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.57x = 4,010.35 × 2,231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.57x = 8,948,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,948,554.63/2,670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.81

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