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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.26, 3,357.39 and 777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.26, 3,357.39 and 777.06 is: 1,165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.26 : 3,357.39 = 777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.26/3,357.39 = 777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.26x = 3,357.39 × 777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.26x = 2,608,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,893.47/2,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.59

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