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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.78, 3,347.81 and 770.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.78, 3,347.81 and 770.73 is: 1,156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.78 : 3,347.81 = 770.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.78/3,347.81 = 770.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.78x = 3,347.81 × 770.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.78x = 2,580,253.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,253.75/2,231.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.14

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