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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.51, 4,082.10 and 2,230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.51, 4,082.10 and 2,230.75 is: 3,343.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.51 : 4,082.10 = 2,230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.51/4,082.10 = 2,230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.51x = 4,082.10 × 2,230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.51x = 9,106,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,106,144.58/2,723.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.53

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