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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.61, 3,345.30 and 769.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.61, 3,345.30 and 769.37 is: 1,153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.61 : 3,345.30 = 769.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.61/3,345.30 = 769.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.61x = 3,345.30 × 769.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.61x = 2,573,756.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,756.73/2,230.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.84

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