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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.76, 3,346.16 and 691.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.76, 3,346.16 and 691.76 is: 1,037.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.76 : 3,346.16 = 691.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.76/3,346.16 = 691.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.76x = 3,346.16 × 691.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.76x = 2,314,739.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,314,739.64/2,230.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.65

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