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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.28, 3,500.56 and 773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.28, 3,500.56 and 773.54 is: 1,160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.28 : 3,500.56 = 773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.28/3,500.56 = 773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.28x = 3,500.56 × 773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.28x = 2,707,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,823.18/2,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.52

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