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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.56, 3,346.08 and 1,076.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.56, 3,346.08 and 1,076.64 is: 1,615.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.56 : 3,346.08 = 1,076.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.56/3,346.08 = 1,076.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.56x = 3,346.08 × 1,076.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.56x = 3,602,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,523.57/2,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.08

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