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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.49, 3,346.10 and 770.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.49, 3,346.10 and 770.06 is: 1,155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.49 : 3,346.10 = 770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.49/3,346.10 = 770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.49x = 3,346.10 × 770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.49x = 2,576,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,697.77/2,230.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.22

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