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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.39, 3,499.38 and 773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.39, 3,499.38 and 773.06 is: 1,159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.39 : 3,499.38 = 773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.39/3,499.38 = 773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.39x = 3,499.38 × 773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.39x = 2,705,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,213.21/2,333.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.35

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