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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.22, 3,500.34 and 773.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.22, 3,500.34 and 773.70 is: 1,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.22 : 3,500.34 = 773.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.22/3,500.34 = 773.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.22x = 3,500.34 × 773.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.22x = 2,708,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,213.06/2,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.72

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