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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.20, 3,348.56 and 771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.20, 3,348.56 and 771.20 is: 1,156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.20 : 3,348.56 = 771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.20/3,348.56 = 771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.20x = 3,348.56 × 771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.20x = 2,582,409.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,409.47/2,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.89

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