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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.96, 3,345.90 and 844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.96, 3,345.90 and 844.42 is: 1,266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.96 : 3,345.90 = 844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.96/3,345.90 = 844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.96x = 3,345.90 × 844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.96x = 2,825,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,825,344.88/2,230.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.43

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