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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.60, 3,347.46 and 770.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.60, 3,347.46 and 770.84 is: 1,156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.60 : 3,347.46 = 770.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.60/3,347.46 = 770.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.60x = 3,347.46 × 770.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.60x = 2,580,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,356.07/2,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.28

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