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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.52, 4,523.72 and 2,230

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.52, 4,523.72 and 2,230 is: 3,077.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.52 : 4,523.72 = 2,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.52/4,523.72 = 2,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.52x = 4,523.72 × 2,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.52x = 10,087,895.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,087,895.60/3,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.91

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