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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.30, 3,346.75 and 2,059.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.30, 3,346.75 and 2,059.04 is: 3,089.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.30 : 3,346.75 = 2,059.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.30/3,346.75 = 2,059.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.30x = 3,346.75 × 2,059.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.30x = 6,891,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,891,084.24/2,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,089.75

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