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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.55, 3,502.37 and 774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.55, 3,502.37 and 774.44 is: 1,161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.55 : 3,502.37 = 774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.55/3,502.37 = 774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.55x = 3,502.37 × 774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.55x = 2,712,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,375.42/2,334.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.84

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