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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.54, 3,348.15 and 771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.54, 3,348.15 and 771.58 is: 1,156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.54 : 3,348.15 = 771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.54/3,348.15 = 771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.54x = 3,348.15 × 771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.54x = 2,583,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,365.58/2,233.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.62

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