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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.84, 3,356.40 and 776.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.84, 3,356.40 and 776.96 is: 1,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.84 : 3,356.40 = 776.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.84/3,356.40 = 776.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.84x = 3,356.40 × 776.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.84x = 2,607,788.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,788.54/2,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.32

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