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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.40, 3,353.14 and 773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.40, 3,353.14 and 773.56 is: 1,160.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.40 : 3,353.14 = 773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.40/3,353.14 = 773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.40x = 3,353.14 × 773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.40x = 2,593,854.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,854.98/2,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.87

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