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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.20, 4,705.99 and 2,231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.20, 4,705.99 and 2,231.25 is: 3,079.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.20 : 4,705.99 = 2,231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.20/4,705.99 = 2,231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.20x = 4,705.99 × 2,231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.20x = 10,500,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500,240.19/3,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.07

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