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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.03, 3,343.85 and 930.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.03, 3,343.85 and 930.20 is: 1,395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.03 : 3,343.85 = 930.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.03/3,343.85 = 930.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.03x = 3,343.85 × 930.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.03x = 3,110,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,427.90/2,229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.42

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