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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.48, 3,080.96 and 1,813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.48, 3,080.96 and 1,813.60 is: 2,505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.48 : 3,080.96 = 1,813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.48/3,080.96 = 1,813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.48x = 3,080.96 × 1,813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.48x = 5,587,629.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587,629.06/2,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.12

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