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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.08, 3,350.25 and 1,573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.08, 3,350.25 and 1,573.47 is: 2,363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.08 : 3,350.25 = 1,573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.08/3,350.25 = 1,573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.08x = 3,350.25 × 1,573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.08x = 5,271,517.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271,517.87/2,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.82

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