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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.76, 3,348.12 and 770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.76, 3,348.12 and 770.88 is: 1,156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.76 : 3,348.12 = 770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.76/3,348.12 = 770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.76x = 3,348.12 × 770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.76x = 2,580,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,998.75/2,231.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.49

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