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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.80, 3,346.29 and 844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.80, 3,346.29 and 844.08 is: 1,266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.80 : 3,346.29 = 844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.80/3,346.29 = 844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.80x = 3,346.29 × 844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.80x = 2,824,536.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,824,536.46/2,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.15

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