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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.94, 3,077.26 and 1,758.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.94, 3,077.26 and 1,758.11 is: 2,425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.94 : 3,077.26 = 1,758.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.94/3,077.26 = 1,758.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.94x = 3,077.26 × 1,758.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.94x = 5,410,141.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,141.80/2,230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,425.05

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