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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.61, 3,376.08 and 770.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.61, 3,376.08 and 770.31 is: 1,155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.61 : 3,376.08 = 770.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.61/3,376.08 = 770.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.61x = 3,376.08 × 770.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.61x = 2,600,628.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,628.18/2,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.01

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