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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.65, 3,345.35 and 670.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.65, 3,345.35 and 670.23 is: 1,005.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.65 : 3,345.35 = 670.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.65/3,345.35 = 670.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.65x = 3,345.35 × 670.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.65x = 2,242,150.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,150.58/2,230.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.16

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