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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.91, 3,355.37 and 776.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.91, 3,355.37 and 776.07 is: 1,164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.91 : 3,355.37 = 776.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.91/3,355.37 = 776.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.91x = 3,355.37 × 776.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.91x = 2,603,998.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,998.12/2,236.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.11

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