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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.51, 3,386.33 and 776.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.51, 3,386.33 and 776.71 is: 1,165.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.51 : 3,386.33 = 776.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.51/3,386.33 = 776.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.51x = 3,386.33 × 776.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.51x = 2,630,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,196.37/2,257.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.09

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