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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239.04, 3,357.44 and 777.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239.04, 3,357.44 and 777.80 is: 1,166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239.04 : 3,357.44 = 777.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239.04/3,357.44 = 777.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239.04x = 3,357.44 × 777.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239.04x = 2,611,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,416.83/2,239.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.31

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