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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.59, 3,357.88 and 777.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.59, 3,357.88 and 777.74 is: 1,166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.59 : 3,357.88 = 777.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.59/3,357.88 = 777.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.59x = 3,357.88 × 777.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.59x = 2,611,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,545.31/2,238.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.61

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