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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.37, 3,499.23 and 773.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.37, 3,499.23 and 773.10 is: 1,159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.37 : 3,499.23 = 773.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.37/3,499.23 = 773.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.37x = 3,499.23 × 773.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.37x = 2,705,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,254.71/2,333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.38

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