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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.16, 3,341.88 and 931.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.16, 3,341.88 and 931.28 is: 1,395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.16 : 3,341.88 = 931.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.16/3,341.88 = 931.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.16x = 3,341.88 × 931.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.16x = 3,112,226.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,226.01/2,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.52

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