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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.27, 3,347.86 and 771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.27, 3,347.86 and 771.40 is: 1,156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.27 : 3,347.86 = 771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.27/3,347.86 = 771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.27x = 3,347.86 × 771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.27x = 2,582,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,531.32/2,233.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.39

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