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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.80, 3,343.43 and 1,354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.80, 3,343.43 and 1,354.57 is: 2,029.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.80 : 3,343.43 = 1,354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.80/3,343.43 = 1,354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.80x = 3,343.43 × 1,354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.80x = 4,528,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,905.00/2,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.26

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