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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,255.74, 3,383.89 and 775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,255.74, 3,383.89 and 775.26 is: 1,162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,255.74 : 3,383.89 = 775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,255.74/3,383.89 = 775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,255.74x = 3,383.89 × 775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,255.74x = 2,623,392.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,623,392.62/2,255.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.99

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