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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.14, 3,350.38 and 772.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.14, 3,350.38 and 772.92 is: 1,159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.14 : 3,350.38 = 772.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.14/3,350.38 = 772.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.14x = 3,350.38 × 772.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.14x = 2,589,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,575.71/2,234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.09

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