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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.33, 3,351.86 and 773.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.33, 3,351.86 and 773.09 is: 1,159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.33 : 3,351.86 = 773.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.33/3,351.86 = 773.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.33x = 3,351.86 × 773.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.33x = 2,591,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,274.62/2,234.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.76

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