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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.20, 3,345.30 and 2,145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.20, 3,345.30 and 2,145.15 is: 3,217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.20 : 3,345.30 = 2,145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.20/3,345.30 = 2,145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.20x = 3,345.30 × 2,145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.20x = 7,176,170.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,176,170.30/2,230.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.73

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