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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230, 3,345.34 and 769.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230, 3,345.34 and 769.56 is: 1,154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230 : 3,345.34 = 769.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230/3,345.34 = 769.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230x = 3,345.34 × 769.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230x = 2,574,439.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,439.85/2,230
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.46

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