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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.82, 3,345.54 and 1,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.82, 3,345.54 and 1,541.91 is: 2,312.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.82 : 3,345.54 = 1,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.82/3,345.54 = 1,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.82x = 3,345.54 × 1,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.82x = 5,158,513.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158,513.87/2,230.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,312.39

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