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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.48, 3,352.03 and 773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.48, 3,352.03 and 773.45 is: 1,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.48 : 3,352.03 = 773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.48/3,352.03 = 773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.48x = 3,352.03 × 773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.48x = 2,592,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,606.98/2,234.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.27

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