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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.18, 3,345.28 and 931.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.18, 3,345.28 and 931.64 is: 1,397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.18 : 3,345.28 = 931.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.18/3,345.28 = 931.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.18x = 3,345.28 × 931.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.18x = 3,116,577.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,577.60/2,230.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.46

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