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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.15, 3,344.18 and 997.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.15, 3,344.18 and 997.57 is: 1,495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.15 : 3,344.18 = 997.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.15/3,344.18 = 997.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.15x = 3,344.18 × 997.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.15x = 3,336,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,047.78/2,230.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.89

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