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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.62, 3,347.76 and 771.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.62, 3,347.76 and 771.43 is: 1,156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.62 : 3,347.76 = 771.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.62/3,347.76 = 771.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.62x = 3,347.76 × 771.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.62x = 2,582,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,562.50/2,232.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.74

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