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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.40, 3,344.38 and 930.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.40, 3,344.38 and 930.89 is: 1,395.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.40 : 3,344.38 = 930.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.40/3,344.38 = 930.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.40x = 3,344.38 × 930.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.40x = 3,113,230.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,230.85/2,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.82

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