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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.72, 3,346.30 and 769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.72, 3,346.30 and 769.68 is: 1,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.72 : 3,346.30 = 769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.72/3,346.30 = 769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.72x = 3,346.30 × 769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.72x = 2,575,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,580.18/2,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.60

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