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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.42, 3,078.08 and 1,346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.42, 3,078.08 and 1,346.20 is: 1,857.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.42 : 3,078.08 = 1,346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.42/3,078.08 = 1,346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.42x = 3,078.08 × 1,346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.42x = 4,143,726.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,726.80/2,230.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.82

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