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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.93, 3,352.73 and 773.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.93, 3,352.73 and 773.89 is: 1,160.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.93 : 3,352.73 = 773.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.93/3,352.73 = 773.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.93x = 3,352.73 × 773.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.93x = 2,594,631.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,631.97/2,234.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.95

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