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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.98, 3,355.38 and 776.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.98, 3,355.38 and 776.46 is: 1,164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.98 : 3,355.38 = 776.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.98/3,355.38 = 776.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.98x = 3,355.38 × 776.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.98x = 2,605,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,318.35/2,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.66

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