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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.84, 3,500.16 and 773.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.84, 3,500.16 and 773.96 is: 1,160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.84 : 3,500.16 = 773.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.84/3,500.16 = 773.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.84x = 3,500.16 × 773.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.84x = 2,708,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,983.83/2,333.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.74

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