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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.55, 3,346.11 and 770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.55, 3,346.11 and 770.58 is: 1,155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.55 : 3,346.11 = 770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.55/3,346.11 = 770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.55x = 3,346.11 × 770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.55x = 2,578,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,445.44/2,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.45

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