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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.80, 3,349.76 and 773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.80, 3,349.76 and 773.10 is: 1,159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.80 : 3,349.76 = 773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.80/3,349.76 = 773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.80x = 3,349.76 × 773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.80x = 2,589,695.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,695.59/2,233.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.32

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