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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.58, 3,352.32 and 773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.58, 3,352.32 and 773.70 is: 1,160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.58 : 3,352.32 = 773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.58/3,352.32 = 773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.58x = 3,352.32 × 773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.58x = 2,593,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,689.98/2,234.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.71

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