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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.94, 3,499.19 and 772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.94, 3,499.19 and 772.88 is: 1,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.94 : 3,499.19 = 772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.94/3,499.19 = 772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.94x = 3,499.19 × 772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.94x = 2,704,450.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,450.10/2,332.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.25

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