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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.60, 3,348.24 and 772.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.60, 3,348.24 and 772.36 is: 1,157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.60 : 3,348.24 = 772.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.60/3,348.24 = 772.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.60x = 3,348.24 × 772.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.60x = 2,586,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,046.65/2,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.79

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