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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.53, 3,350.70 and 772.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.53, 3,350.70 and 772.74 is: 1,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.53 : 3,350.70 = 772.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.53/3,350.70 = 772.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.53x = 3,350.70 × 772.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.53x = 2,589,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,219.92/2,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.25

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