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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.44, 3,498.44 and 772.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.44, 3,498.44 and 772.38 is: 1,158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.44 : 3,498.44 = 772.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.44/3,498.44 = 772.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.44x = 3,498.44 × 772.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.44x = 2,702,121.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,121.23/2,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.50

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