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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.10, 3,349.98 and 771.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.10, 3,349.98 and 771.86 is: 1,157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.10 : 3,349.98 = 771.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.10/3,349.98 = 771.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.10x = 3,349.98 × 771.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.10x = 2,585,715.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,715.56/2,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.90

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