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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.70, 3,359.58 and 777.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.70, 3,359.58 and 777.84 is: 1,167.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.70 : 3,359.58 = 777.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.70/3,359.58 = 777.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.70x = 3,359.58 × 777.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.70x = 2,613,215.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,215.71/2,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.29

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