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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.69, 3,347.99 and 770.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.69, 3,347.99 and 770.65 is: 1,156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.69 : 3,347.99 = 770.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.69/3,347.99 = 770.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.69x = 3,347.99 × 770.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.69x = 2,580,128.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,128.49/2,231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.13

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