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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.08, 3,355.76 and 775.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.08, 3,355.76 and 775.72 is: 1,163.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.08 : 3,355.76 = 775.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.08/3,355.76 = 775.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.08x = 3,355.76 × 775.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.08x = 2,603,130.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,130.15/2,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.63

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