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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.45, 3,347.70 and 771.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.45, 3,347.70 and 771.85 is: 1,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.45 : 3,347.70 = 771.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.45/3,347.70 = 771.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.45x = 3,347.70 × 771.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.45x = 2,583,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,922.25/2,233.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.92

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