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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.88, 3,355.16 and 776.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.88, 3,355.16 and 776.08 is: 1,164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.88 : 3,355.16 = 776.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.88/3,355.16 = 776.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.88x = 3,355.16 × 776.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.88x = 2,603,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,872.57/2,236.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.06

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