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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.96, 3,339.54 and 1,130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.96, 3,339.54 and 1,130.52 is: 1,693.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.96 : 3,339.54 = 1,130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.96/3,339.54 = 1,130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.96x = 3,339.54 × 1,130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.96x = 3,775,416.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,416.76/2,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.04

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