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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.03, 3,498.71 and 772.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.03, 3,498.71 and 772.75 is: 1,158.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.03 : 3,498.71 = 772.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.03/3,498.71 = 772.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.03x = 3,498.71 × 772.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.03x = 2,703,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,606.80/2,333.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.84

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