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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.92, 3,354.90 and 776.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.92, 3,354.90 and 776.49 is: 1,164.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.92 : 3,354.90 = 776.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.92/3,354.90 = 776.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.92x = 3,354.90 × 776.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.92x = 2,605,046.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,046.30/2,236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.57

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