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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.87, 3,351.29 and 772.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.87, 3,351.29 and 772.99 is: 1,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.87 : 3,351.29 = 772.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.87/3,351.29 = 772.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.87x = 3,351.29 × 772.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.87x = 2,590,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,501.41/2,234.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.13

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