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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.65, 3,347.52 and 770.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.65, 3,347.52 and 770.77 is: 1,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.65 : 3,347.52 = 770.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.65/3,347.52 = 770.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.65x = 3,347.52 × 770.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.65x = 2,580,167.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,167.99/2,231.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.17

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