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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.77, 3,350.03 and 772.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.77, 3,350.03 and 772.89 is: 1,159.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.77 : 3,350.03 = 772.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.77/3,350.03 = 772.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.77x = 3,350.03 × 772.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.77x = 2,589,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,200.82/2,233.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.12

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