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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.49, 3,350.46 and 772.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.49, 3,350.46 and 772.45 is: 1,158.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.49 : 3,350.46 = 772.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.49/3,350.46 = 772.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.49x = 3,350.46 × 772.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.49x = 2,588,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,062.83/2,233.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.75

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