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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.37, 3,497.72 and 772.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.37, 3,497.72 and 772.09 is: 1,157.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.37 : 3,497.72 = 772.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.37/3,497.72 = 772.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.37x = 3,497.72 × 772.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.37x = 2,700,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,554.63/2,332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.86

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