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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.48, 3,343.07 and 914.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.48, 3,343.07 and 914.18 is: 1,370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.48 : 3,343.07 = 914.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.48/3,343.07 = 914.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.48x = 3,343.07 × 914.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.48x = 3,056,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,163.16/2,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.18

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