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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.56, 3,077.98 and 1,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.56, 3,077.98 and 1,346.04 is: 1,857.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.56 : 3,077.98 = 1,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.56/3,077.98 = 1,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.56x = 3,077.98 × 1,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.56x = 4,143,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,084.20/2,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.42

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