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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.62, 3,342.81 and 1,899.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.62, 3,342.81 and 1,899.83 is: 2,847.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.62 : 3,342.81 = 1,899.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.62/3,342.81 = 1,899.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.62x = 3,342.81 × 1,899.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.62x = 6,350,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,350,779.08/2,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.09

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