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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.45, 3,386.74 and 776.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.45, 3,386.74 and 776.70 is: 1,165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.45 : 3,386.74 = 776.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.45/3,386.74 = 776.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.45x = 3,386.74 × 776.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.45x = 2,630,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,480.96/2,257.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.24

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