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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.17, 3,344.78 and 1,407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.17, 3,344.78 and 1,407.34 is: 2,110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.17 : 3,344.78 = 1,407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.17/3,344.78 = 1,407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.17x = 3,344.78 × 1,407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.17x = 4,707,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,242.47/2,230.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.71

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