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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.56, 3,349.30 and 771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.56, 3,349.30 and 771.52 is: 1,157.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.56 : 3,349.30 = 771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.56/3,349.30 = 771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.56x = 3,349.30 × 771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.56x = 2,584,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,051.94/2,232.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.44

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