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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.22, 3,345.54 and 769.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.22, 3,345.54 and 769.18 is: 1,153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.22 : 3,345.54 = 769.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.22/3,345.54 = 769.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.22x = 3,345.54 × 769.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.22x = 2,573,322.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,322.46/2,230.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.84

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