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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.87, 3,348.33 and 1,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.87, 3,348.33 and 1,191.76 is: 1,788.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.87 : 3,348.33 = 1,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.87/3,348.33 = 1,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.87x = 3,348.33 × 1,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.87x = 3,990,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,990,405.76/2,230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.72

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