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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.29, 3,346.86 and 1,571.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.29, 3,346.86 and 1,571.76 is: 2,358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.29 : 3,346.86 = 1,571.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.29/3,346.86 = 1,571.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.29x = 3,346.86 × 1,571.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.29x = 5,260,460.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,460.67/2,230.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358.64

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