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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.75, 3,345.95 and 843.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.75, 3,345.95 and 843.96 is: 1,265.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.75 : 3,345.95 = 843.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.75/3,345.95 = 843.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.75x = 3,345.95 × 843.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.75x = 2,823,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,827.01/2,230.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.87

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