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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.43, 3,385.26 and 776.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.43, 3,385.26 and 776.37 is: 1,164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.43 : 3,385.26 = 776.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.43/3,385.26 = 776.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.43x = 3,385.26 × 776.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.43x = 2,628,207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,207.78/2,257.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.25

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