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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,254.35, 3,382.16 and 773.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,254.35, 3,382.16 and 773.90 is: 1,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,254.35 : 3,382.16 = 773.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,254.35/3,382.16 = 773.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,254.35x = 3,382.16 × 773.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,254.35x = 2,617,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,432.84/2,254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.06

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