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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.83, 3,078.63 and 1,346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.83, 3,078.63 and 1,346.46 is: 1,858.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.83 : 3,078.63 = 1,346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.83/3,078.63 = 1,346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.83x = 3,078.63 × 1,346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.83x = 4,145,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145,263.69/2,230.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.17

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