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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.22, 3,345.87 and 770.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.22, 3,345.87 and 770.52 is: 1,155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.22 : 3,345.87 = 770.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.22/3,345.87 = 770.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.22x = 3,345.87 × 770.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.22x = 2,578,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,059.75/2,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.45

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