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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.49, 3,351.96 and 773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.49, 3,351.96 and 773.46 is: 1,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.49 : 3,351.96 = 773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.49/3,351.96 = 773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.49x = 3,351.96 × 773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.49x = 2,592,606.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,606.98/2,234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.27

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