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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.12, 3,356 and 776.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.12, 3,356 and 776.32 is: 1,164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.12 : 3,356 = 776.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.12/3,356 = 776.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.12x = 3,356 × 776.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.12x = 2,605,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,329.92/2,237.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.59

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