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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.00, 3,499.07 and 773.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.00, 3,499.07 and 773.03 is: 1,159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.00 : 3,499.07 = 773.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.00/3,499.07 = 773.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.00x = 3,499.07 × 773.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.00x = 2,704,890.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,890.96/2,333.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.40

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