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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.80, 3,354.30 and 1,874.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.80, 3,354.30 and 1,874.40 is: 2,818.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.80 : 3,354.30 = 1,874.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.80/3,354.30 = 1,874.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.80x = 3,354.30 × 1,874.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.80x = 6,287,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,287,299.92/2,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.41

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