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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.62, 3,346.26 and 770.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.62, 3,346.26 and 770.43 is: 1,155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.62 : 3,346.26 = 770.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.62/3,346.26 = 770.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.62x = 3,346.26 × 770.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.62x = 2,578,042.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,042.36/2,231.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.23

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