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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.48, 3,353.13 and 774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.48, 3,353.13 and 774.96 is: 1,162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.48 : 3,353.13 = 774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.48/3,353.13 = 774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.48x = 3,353.13 × 774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.48x = 2,598,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,541.62/2,235.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.41

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