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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.60, 3,354.39 and 775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.60, 3,354.39 and 775.80 is: 1,164.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.60 : 3,354.39 = 775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.60/3,354.39 = 775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.60x = 3,354.39 × 775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.60x = 2,602,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,335.76/2,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.04

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