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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.56, 3,345.30 and 997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.56, 3,345.30 and 997.30 is: 1,495.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.56 : 3,345.30 = 997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.56/3,345.30 = 997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.56x = 3,345.30 × 997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.56x = 3,336,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,267.69/2,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.71

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