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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.32, 3,350.22 and 772.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.32, 3,350.22 and 772.32 is: 1,158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.32 : 3,350.22 = 772.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.32/3,350.22 = 772.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.32x = 3,350.22 × 772.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.32x = 2,587,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,441.91/2,233.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.56

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