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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.57, 3,338.84 and 1,533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.57, 3,338.84 and 1,533.16 is: 2,294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.57 : 3,338.84 = 1,533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.57/3,338.84 = 1,533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.57x = 3,338.84 × 1,533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.57x = 5,118,975.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118,975.93/2,230.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,294.92

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