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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.14, 3,353.41 and 775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.14, 3,353.41 and 775.50 is: 1,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.14 : 3,353.41 = 775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.14/3,353.41 = 775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.14x = 3,353.41 × 775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.14x = 2,600,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,569.46/2,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.45

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