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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.98, 3,355.41 and 776.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.98, 3,355.41 and 776.10 is: 1,164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.98 : 3,355.41 = 776.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.98/3,355.41 = 776.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.98x = 3,355.41 × 776.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.98x = 2,604,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,133.70/2,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.13

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