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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.52, 3,347.28 and 770.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.52, 3,347.28 and 770.55 is: 1,155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.52 : 3,347.28 = 770.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.52/3,347.28 = 770.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.52x = 3,347.28 × 770.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.52x = 2,579,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,246.60/2,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.83

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