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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.76, 3,349.36 and 771.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.76, 3,349.36 and 771.72 is: 1,157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.76 : 3,349.36 = 771.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.76/3,349.36 = 771.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.76x = 3,349.36 × 771.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.76x = 2,584,763.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,763.75/2,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.66

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