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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.37, 3,345.71 and 670.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.37, 3,345.71 and 670.31 is: 1,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.37 : 3,345.71 = 670.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.37/3,345.71 = 670.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.37x = 3,345.71 × 670.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.37x = 2,242,662.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,662.87/2,230.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.51

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