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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.03, 3,346.90 and 771.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.03, 3,346.90 and 771.38 is: 1,156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.03 : 3,346.90 = 771.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.03/3,346.90 = 771.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.03x = 3,346.90 × 771.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.03x = 2,581,731.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,731.72/2,233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.16

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