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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.77, 3,376.16 and 770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.77, 3,376.16 and 770.16 is: 1,155.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.77 : 3,376.16 = 770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.77/3,376.16 = 770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.77x = 3,376.16 × 770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.77x = 2,600,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,183.39/2,250.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.24

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