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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.92, 3,350.16 and 772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.92, 3,350.16 and 772.80 is: 1,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.92 : 3,350.16 = 772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.92/3,350.16 = 772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.92x = 3,350.16 × 772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.92x = 2,589,003.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,003.65/2,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.95

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