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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.84, 3,346.85 and 770.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.84, 3,346.85 and 770.10 is: 1,155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.84 : 3,346.85 = 770.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.84/3,346.85 = 770.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.84x = 3,346.85 × 770.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.84x = 2,577,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,409.19/2,230.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.35

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