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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.92, 3,353.16 and 774.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.92, 3,353.16 and 774.80 is: 1,161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.92 : 3,353.16 = 774.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.92/3,353.16 = 774.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.92x = 3,353.16 × 774.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.92x = 2,598,028.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,028.37/2,235.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.95

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