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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.54, 3,347.25 and 770.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.54, 3,347.25 and 770.55 is: 1,155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.54 : 3,347.25 = 770.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.54/3,347.25 = 770.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.54x = 3,347.25 × 770.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.54x = 2,579,223.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,223.49/2,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.81

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