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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232, 3,347.51 and 770.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232, 3,347.51 and 770.83 is: 1,156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232 : 3,347.51 = 770.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232/3,347.51 = 770.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232x = 3,347.51 × 770.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232x = 2,580,361.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,361.13/2,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.08

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