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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.02, 3,352.68 and 773.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.02, 3,352.68 and 773.98 is: 1,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.02 : 3,352.68 = 773.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.02/3,352.68 = 773.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.02x = 3,352.68 × 773.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.02x = 2,594,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,907.27/2,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.02

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