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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.90, 3,348.62 and 771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.90, 3,348.62 and 771.66 is: 1,157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.90 : 3,348.62 = 771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.90/3,348.62 = 771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.90x = 3,348.62 × 771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.90x = 2,583,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,996.11/2,232.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.24

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