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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.43, 3,351.95 and 773.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.43, 3,351.95 and 773.19 is: 1,159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.43 : 3,351.95 = 773.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.43/3,351.95 = 773.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.43x = 3,351.95 × 773.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.43x = 2,591,694.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,694.22/2,234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.89

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