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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.75, 3,355.13 and 775.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.75, 3,355.13 and 775.55 is: 1,163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.75 : 3,355.13 = 775.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.75/3,355.13 = 775.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.75x = 3,355.13 × 775.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.75x = 2,602,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,081.40/2,236.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.33

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