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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.94, 3,347.90 and 771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.94, 3,347.90 and 771.10 is: 1,156.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.94 : 3,347.90 = 771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.94/3,347.90 = 771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.94x = 3,347.90 × 771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.94x = 2,581,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,565.69/2,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.65

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