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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.86, 3,356.79 and 777.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.86, 3,356.79 and 777.03 is: 1,165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.86 : 3,356.79 = 777.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.86/3,356.79 = 777.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.86x = 3,356.79 × 777.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.86x = 2,608,313.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,313.95/2,237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.54

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