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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.78, 3,498.28 and 772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.78, 3,498.28 and 772.52 is: 1,158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.78 : 3,498.28 = 772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.78/3,498.28 = 772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.78x = 3,498.28 × 772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.78x = 2,702,471.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,471.84/2,332.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.48

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