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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,257.58, 3,386.75 and 776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,257.58, 3,386.75 and 776.74 is: 1,165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,257.58 : 3,386.75 = 776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,257.58/3,386.75 = 776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,257.58x = 3,386.75 × 776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,257.58x = 2,630,633.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,633.81/2,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.24

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