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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.14, 3,337.31 and 1,643.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.14, 3,337.31 and 1,643.76 is: 2,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.14 : 3,337.31 = 1,643.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.14/3,337.31 = 1,643.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.14x = 3,337.31 × 1,643.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.14x = 5,485,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,740.80/2,230.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.81

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