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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.10, 2,006.07 and 1,230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.10, 2,006.07 and 1,230.10 is: 1,844.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.10 : 2,006.07 = 1,230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.10/2,006.07 = 1,230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.10x = 2,006.07 × 1,230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.10x = 2,467,666.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,467,666.71/1,338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.16

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