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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.26, 3,356.34 and 777.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.26, 3,356.34 and 777.02 is: 1,165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.26 : 3,356.34 = 777.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.26/3,356.34 = 777.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.26x = 3,356.34 × 777.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.26x = 2,607,943.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,943.31/2,238.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.17

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