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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.91, 3,346.90 and 770.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.91, 3,346.90 and 770.03 is: 1,155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.91 : 3,346.90 = 770.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.91/3,346.90 = 770.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.91x = 3,346.90 × 770.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.91x = 2,577,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,194.75/2,230.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.22

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