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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238.78, 3,358.18 and 777.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238.78, 3,358.18 and 777.95 is: 1,166.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238.78 : 3,358.18 = 777.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238.78/3,358.18 = 777.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238.78x = 3,358.18 × 777.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238.78x = 2,612,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612,477.40/2,238.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.92

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