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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.92, 3,353.87 and 775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.92, 3,353.87 and 775.08 is: 1,162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.92 : 3,353.87 = 775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.92/3,353.87 = 775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.92x = 3,353.87 × 775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.92x = 2,599,519.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,519.50/2,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.62

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