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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.50, 3,347.44 and 1,526.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.50, 3,347.44 and 1,526.04 is: 2,290.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.50 : 3,347.44 = 1,526.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.50/3,347.44 = 1,526.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.50x = 3,347.44 × 1,526.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.50x = 5,108,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,327.34/2,230.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,290.22

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