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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.68, 4,380.34 and 2,230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.68, 4,380.34 and 2,230.82 is: 3,075.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.68 : 4,380.34 = 2,230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.68/4,380.34 = 2,230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.68x = 4,380.34 × 2,230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.68x = 9,771,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,771,749.48/3,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.12

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