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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.61, 3,354.72 and 755.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.61, 3,354.72 and 755.79 is: 1,133.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.61 : 3,354.72 = 755.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.61/3,354.72 = 755.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.61x = 3,354.72 × 755.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.61x = 2,535,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,463.83/2,236.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.62

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