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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.23, 3,356.83 and 777.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.23, 3,356.83 and 777.43 is: 1,166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.23 : 3,356.83 = 777.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.23/3,356.83 = 777.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.23x = 3,356.83 × 777.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.23x = 2,609,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,683.56/2,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.48

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