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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.45, 3,347.02 and 770.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.45, 3,347.02 and 770.41 is: 1,155.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.45 : 3,347.02 = 770.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.45/3,347.02 = 770.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.45x = 3,347.02 × 770.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.45x = 2,578,582.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,582.82/2,231.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.56

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