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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,008.40, 4,498.20 and 2,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,008.40, 4,498.20 and 2,230.80 is: 3,335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,008.40 : 4,498.20 = 2,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,008.40/4,498.20 = 2,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,008.40x = 4,498.20 × 2,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,008.40x = 10,034,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,034,584.56/3,008.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.52

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