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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.01, 3,352.23 and 774.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.01, 3,352.23 and 774.39 is: 1,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.01 : 3,352.23 = 774.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.01/3,352.23 = 774.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.01x = 3,352.23 × 774.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.01x = 2,595,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,933.39/2,234.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.01

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