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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.67, 3,356.91 and 776.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.67, 3,356.91 and 776.63 is: 1,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.67 : 3,356.91 = 776.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.67/3,356.91 = 776.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.67x = 3,356.91 × 776.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.67x = 2,607,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,085.41/2,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.09

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