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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.21, 3,357.32 and 777.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.21, 3,357.32 and 777.36 is: 1,166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.21 : 3,357.32 = 777.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.21/3,357.32 = 777.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.21x = 3,357.32 × 777.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.21x = 2,609,846.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,846.28/2,238.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.04

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