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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.02, 3,388.80 and 777.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.02, 3,388.80 and 777.84 is: 1,166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.02 : 3,388.80 = 777.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.02/3,388.80 = 777.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.02x = 3,388.80 × 777.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.02x = 2,635,944.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,944.19/2,259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.86

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