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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.39, 3,345.54 and 914.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.39, 3,345.54 and 914.85 is: 1,372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.39 : 3,345.54 = 914.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.39/3,345.54 = 914.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.39x = 3,345.54 × 914.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.39x = 3,060,667.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,667.27/2,230.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.26

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