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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.75, 3,500.70 and 774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.75, 3,500.70 and 774.44 is: 1,161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.75 : 3,500.70 = 774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.75/3,500.70 = 774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.75x = 3,500.70 × 774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.75x = 2,711,064.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,064.60/2,333.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.68

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