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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.59, 3,352.82 and 774.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.59, 3,352.82 and 774.72 is: 1,161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.59 : 3,352.82 = 774.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.59/3,352.82 = 774.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.59x = 3,352.82 × 774.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.59x = 2,597,481.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,481.88/2,236.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.36

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