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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.81, 3,354.26 and 774.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.81, 3,354.26 and 774.93 is: 1,162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.81 : 3,354.26 = 774.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.81/3,354.26 = 774.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.81x = 3,354.26 × 774.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.81x = 2,599,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,312.83/2,235.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.58

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