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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.81, 3,350.68 and 772.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.81, 3,350.68 and 772.94 is: 1,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.81 : 3,350.68 = 772.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.81/3,350.68 = 772.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.81x = 3,350.68 × 772.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.81x = 2,589,881.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,881.04/2,233.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.40

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