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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.36, 3,342.90 and 995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.36, 3,342.90 and 995.06 is: 1,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.36 : 3,342.90 = 995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.36/3,342.90 = 995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.36x = 3,342.90 × 995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.36x = 3,326,380.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,326,380.37/2,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.41

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