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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.72, 3,355.12 and 775.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.72, 3,355.12 and 775.92 is: 1,163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.72 : 3,355.12 = 775.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.72/3,355.12 = 775.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.72x = 3,355.12 × 775.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.72x = 2,603,304.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,304.71/2,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.89

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