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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.87, 3,347.80 and 770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.87, 3,347.80 and 770.22 is: 1,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.87 : 3,347.80 = 770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.87/3,347.80 = 770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.87x = 3,347.80 × 770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.87x = 2,578,540.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,540.59/2,231.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.33

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