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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.50, 3,344.54 and 996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.50, 3,344.54 and 996.68 is: 1,494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.50 : 3,344.54 = 996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.50/3,344.54 = 996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.50x = 3,344.54 × 996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.50x = 3,333,414.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,333,414.42/2,230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.47

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