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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.88, 3,346.98 and 770.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.88, 3,346.98 and 770.18 is: 1,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.88 : 3,346.98 = 770.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.88/3,346.98 = 770.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.88x = 3,346.98 × 770.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.88x = 2,577,777.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,777.06/2,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.50

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