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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.78, 3,346.33 and 670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.78, 3,346.33 and 670.65 is: 1,006.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.78 : 3,346.33 = 670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.78/3,346.33 = 670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.78x = 3,346.33 × 670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.78x = 2,244,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,212.86/2,230.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.02

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