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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.28, 3,357.16 and 777.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.28, 3,357.16 and 777.48 is: 1,166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.28 : 3,357.16 = 777.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.28/3,357.16 = 777.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.28x = 3,357.16 × 777.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.28x = 2,610,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,124.76/2,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.65

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