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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.72, 3,353.62 and 774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.72, 3,353.62 and 774.92 is: 1,162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.72 : 3,353.62 = 774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.72/3,353.62 = 774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.72x = 3,353.62 × 774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.72x = 2,598,766.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,766.57/2,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.39

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