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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.32, 3,345.72 and 1,370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.32, 3,345.72 and 1,370.16 is: 2,055.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.32 : 3,345.72 = 1,370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.32/3,345.72 = 1,370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.32x = 3,345.72 × 1,370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.32x = 4,584,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,171.72/2,230.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.39

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