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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.47, 3,344.98 and 670.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.47, 3,344.98 and 670.18 is: 1,005.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.47 : 3,344.98 = 670.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.47/3,344.98 = 670.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.47x = 3,344.98 × 670.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.47x = 2,241,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241,738.70/2,230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.05

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