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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.52, 3,347.04 and 770.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.52, 3,347.04 and 770.64 is: 1,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.52 : 3,347.04 = 770.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.52/3,347.04 = 770.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.52x = 3,347.04 × 770.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.52x = 2,579,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,362.91/2,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.88

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