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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.86, 4,060.50 and 2,230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.86, 4,060.50 and 2,230.72 is: 3,340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.86 : 4,060.50 = 2,230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.86/4,060.50 = 2,230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.86x = 4,060.50 × 2,230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.86x = 9,057,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,057,838.56/2,711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,340.08

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