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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.85, 3,355.31 and 776.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.85, 3,355.31 and 776.04 is: 1,164.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.85 : 3,355.31 = 776.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.85/3,355.31 = 776.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.85x = 3,355.31 × 776.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.85x = 2,603,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,856.71/2,236.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.07

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