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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,673.12, 3,689.28 and 2,230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,673.12, 3,689.28 and 2,230.32 is: 3,078.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,673.12 : 3,689.28 = 2,230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,673.12/3,689.28 = 2,230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,673.12x = 3,689.28 × 2,230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,673.12x = 8,228,274.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,228,274.97/2,673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.15

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