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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.80, 3,351.25 and 774.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.80, 3,351.25 and 774.10 is: 1,160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.80 : 3,351.25 = 774.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.80/3,351.25 = 774.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.80x = 3,351.25 × 774.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.80x = 2,594,202.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,202.63/2,234.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.82

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