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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.59, 3,502.22 and 774.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.59, 3,502.22 and 774.06 is: 1,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.59 : 3,502.22 = 774.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.59/3,502.22 = 774.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.59x = 3,502.22 × 774.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.59x = 2,710,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,924.54/2,334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.20

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