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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.77, 3,499.80 and 773.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.77, 3,499.80 and 773.04 is: 1,159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.77 : 3,499.80 = 773.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.77/3,499.80 = 773.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.77x = 3,499.80 × 773.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.77x = 2,705,485.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,485.39/2,332.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.77

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