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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.03, 3,346.60 and 750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.03, 3,346.60 and 750.30 is: 1,125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.03 : 3,346.60 = 750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.03/3,346.60 = 750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.03x = 3,346.60 × 750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.03x = 2,510,958.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,958.59/2,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.47

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