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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.60, 3,352.16 and 774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.60, 3,352.16 and 774.40 is: 1,161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.60 : 3,352.16 = 774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.60/3,352.16 = 774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.60x = 3,352.16 × 774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.60x = 2,595,912.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,912.70/2,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.17

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