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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.06, 3,376.78 and 770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.06, 3,376.78 and 770.22 is: 1,155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.06 : 3,376.78 = 770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.06/3,376.78 = 770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.06x = 3,376.78 × 770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.06x = 2,600,863.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,863.49/2,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.40

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