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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.41, 3,357.51 and 777.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.41, 3,357.51 and 777.68 is: 1,166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.41 : 3,357.51 = 777.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.41/3,357.51 = 777.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.41x = 3,357.51 × 777.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.41x = 2,611,061.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,061.93/2,238.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.48

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