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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.73, 3,358.13 and 777.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.73, 3,358.13 and 777.92 is: 1,166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.73 : 3,358.13 = 777.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.73/3,358.13 = 777.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.73x = 3,358.13 × 777.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.73x = 2,612,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,335.81/2,238.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.88

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