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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.11, 3,075.39 and 1,783.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.11, 3,075.39 and 1,783.44 is: 2,459.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.11 : 3,075.39 = 1,783.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.11/3,075.39 = 1,783.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.11x = 3,075.39 × 1,783.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.11x = 5,484,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,484,773.54/2,230.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.42

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