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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.72, 3,356.62 and 776.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.72, 3,356.62 and 776.92 is: 1,165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.72 : 3,356.62 = 776.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.72/3,356.62 = 776.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.72x = 3,356.62 × 776.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.72x = 2,607,825.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,825.21/2,237.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.39

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