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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.13, 3,343.28 and 1,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.13, 3,343.28 and 1,059.48 is: 1,588.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.13 : 3,343.28 = 1,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.13/3,343.28 = 1,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.13x = 3,343.28 × 1,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.13x = 3,542,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,133.00/2,230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.31

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