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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.54, 3,350.94 and 1,573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.54, 3,350.94 and 1,573.93 is: 2,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.54 : 3,350.94 = 1,573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.54/3,350.94 = 1,573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.54x = 3,350.94 × 1,573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.54x = 5,274,156.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274,156.56/2,230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.52

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