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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.09, 3,341.93 and 1,254.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.09, 3,341.93 and 1,254.13 is: 1,879.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.09 : 3,341.93 = 1,254.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.09/3,341.93 = 1,254.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.09x = 3,341.93 × 1,254.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.09x = 4,191,200.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,200.05/2,230.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.39

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