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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.56, 3,354 and 775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.56, 3,354 and 775.36 is: 1,162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.56 : 3,354 = 775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.56/3,354 = 775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.56x = 3,354 × 775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.56x = 2,600,557.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,557.44/2,236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.75

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