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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.79, 3,344.93 and 914.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.79, 3,344.93 and 914.18 is: 1,370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.79 : 3,344.93 = 914.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.79/3,344.93 = 914.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.79x = 3,344.93 × 914.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.79x = 3,057,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,846.81/2,230.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.75

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