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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.02, 3,343.92 and 1,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.02, 3,343.92 and 1,305.80 is: 1,958.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.02 : 3,343.92 = 1,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.02/3,343.92 = 1,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.02x = 3,343.92 × 1,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.02x = 4,366,490.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,490.74/2,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.05

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