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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.24, 3,352.86 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.24, 3,352.86 and 775.44 is: 1,163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.24 : 3,352.86 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.24/3,352.86 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.24x = 3,352.86 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.24x = 2,599,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,941.76/2,235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.16

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