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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.17, 3,354.27 and 775.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.17, 3,354.27 and 775.35 is: 1,163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.17 : 3,354.27 = 775.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.17/3,354.27 = 775.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.17x = 3,354.27 × 775.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.17x = 2,600,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,716.47/2,236.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.03

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