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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.60, 3,345.56 and 844.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.60, 3,345.56 and 844.59 is: 1,266.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.60 : 3,345.56 = 844.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.60/3,345.56 = 844.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.60x = 3,345.56 × 844.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.60x = 2,825,626.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,626.52/2,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.76

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