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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.44, 3,343.24 and 996.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.44, 3,343.24 and 996.15 is: 1,493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.44 : 3,343.24 = 996.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.44/3,343.24 = 996.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.44x = 3,343.24 × 996.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.44x = 3,330,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,363.50/2,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.14

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