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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.96, 3,354.10 and 775.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.96, 3,354.10 and 775.32 is: 1,163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.96 : 3,354.10 = 775.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.96/3,354.10 = 775.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.96x = 3,354.10 × 775.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.96x = 2,600,500.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,500.81/2,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.04

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