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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.11, 3,357.17 and 777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.11, 3,357.17 and 777.28 is: 1,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.11 : 3,357.17 = 777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.11/3,357.17 = 777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.11x = 3,357.17 × 777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.11x = 2,609,461.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,461.10/2,238.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.92

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