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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.94, 3,338.73 and 1,680.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.94, 3,338.73 and 1,680.46 is: 2,516.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.94 : 3,338.73 = 1,680.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.94/3,338.73 = 1,680.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.94x = 3,338.73 × 1,680.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.94x = 5,610,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610,602.22/2,229.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,516.03

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