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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.03, 3,344.91 and 691.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.03, 3,344.91 and 691.03 is: 1,036.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.03 : 3,344.91 = 691.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.03/3,344.91 = 691.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.03x = 3,344.91 × 691.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.03x = 2,311,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311,433.16/2,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.50

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