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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.64, 3,348.08 and 771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.64, 3,348.08 and 771.36 is: 1,156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.64 : 3,348.08 = 771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.64/3,348.08 = 771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.64x = 3,348.08 × 771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.64x = 2,582,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,574.99/2,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.74

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