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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.60, 4,152.06 and 2,230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.60, 4,152.06 and 2,230.28 is: 3,337.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.60 : 4,152.06 = 2,230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.60/4,152.06 = 2,230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.60x = 4,152.06 × 2,230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.60x = 9,260,256.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260,256.38/2,774.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.51

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