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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.54, 3,346.22 and 749.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.54, 3,346.22 and 749.62 is: 1,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.54 : 3,346.22 = 749.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.54/3,346.22 = 749.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.54x = 3,346.22 × 749.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.54x = 2,508,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,393.44/2,230.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.57

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