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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.40, 3,345.60 and 1,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.40, 3,345.60 and 1,452.80 is: 2,179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.40 : 3,345.60 = 1,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.40/3,345.60 = 1,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.40x = 3,345.60 × 1,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.40x = 4,860,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860,487.68/2,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,179.20

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