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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.60, 3,078.26 and 1,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.60, 3,078.26 and 1,346.24 is: 1,857.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.60 : 3,078.26 = 1,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.60/3,078.26 = 1,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.60x = 3,078.26 × 1,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.60x = 4,144,076.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,076.74/2,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.83

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