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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.68, 3,356.40 and 776.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.68, 3,356.40 and 776.40 is: 1,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.68 : 3,356.40 = 776.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.68/3,356.40 = 776.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.68x = 3,356.40 × 776.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.68x = 2,605,908.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,908.96/2,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.56

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