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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.55, 3,341.56 and 1,353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.55, 3,341.56 and 1,353.32 is: 2,027.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.55 : 3,341.56 = 1,353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.55/3,341.56 = 1,353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.55x = 3,341.56 × 1,353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.55x = 4,522,199.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,199.98/2,230.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.39

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