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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.35, 3,347.43 and 770.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.35, 3,347.43 and 770.11 is: 1,155.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.35 : 3,347.43 = 770.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.35/3,347.43 = 770.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.35x = 3,347.43 × 770.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.35x = 2,577,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,878.06/2,231.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.30

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