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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.60, 3,344.22 and 1,076.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.60, 3,344.22 and 1,076.04 is: 1,613.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.60 : 3,344.22 = 1,076.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.60/3,344.22 = 1,076.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.60x = 3,344.22 × 1,076.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.60x = 3,598,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,514.49/2,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.25

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