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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.31, 3,349.28 and 771.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.31, 3,349.28 and 771.61 is: 1,157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.31 : 3,349.28 = 771.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.31/3,349.28 = 771.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.31x = 3,349.28 × 771.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.31x = 2,584,334.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,334.08/2,232.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.69

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