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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.81, 3,346.13 and 914.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.81, 3,346.13 and 914.51 is: 1,371.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.81 : 3,346.13 = 914.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.81/3,346.13 = 914.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.81x = 3,346.13 × 914.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.81x = 3,060,080.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,080.00/2,230.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.74

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