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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.73, 3,356.51 and 777.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.73, 3,356.51 and 777.21 is: 1,165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.73 : 3,356.51 = 777.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.73/3,356.51 = 777.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.73x = 3,356.51 × 777.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.73x = 2,608,709.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,709.25/2,237.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.78

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