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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.90, 3,346.26 and 565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.90, 3,346.26 and 565 is: 847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.90 : 3,346.26 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.90/3,346.26 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.90x = 3,346.26 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.90x = 1,890,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,636.90/2,230.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.48

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