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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.66, 3,077.51 and 1,346.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.66, 3,077.51 and 1,346.14 is: 1,857.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.66 : 3,077.51 = 1,346.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.66/3,077.51 = 1,346.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.66x = 3,077.51 × 1,346.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.66x = 4,142,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,764.00/2,230.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.19

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