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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.92, 3,349.62 and 772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.92, 3,349.62 and 772.20 is: 1,158.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.92 : 3,349.62 = 772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.92/3,349.62 = 772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.92x = 3,349.62 × 772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.92x = 2,586,576.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,576.56/2,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.38

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