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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.16, 3,343.32 and 1,257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.16, 3,343.32 and 1,257.68 is: 1,885.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.16 : 3,343.32 = 1,257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.16/3,343.32 = 1,257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.16x = 3,343.32 × 1,257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.16x = 4,204,826.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,826.70/2,230.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.44

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