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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.18, 3,348.60 and 771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.18, 3,348.60 and 771 is: 1,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.18 : 3,348.60 = 771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.18/3,348.60 = 771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.18x = 3,348.60 × 771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.18x = 2,581,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,770.60/2,232.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.61

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