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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.87, 3,501.45 and 774.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.87, 3,501.45 and 774.59 is: 1,161.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.87 : 3,501.45 = 774.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.87/3,501.45 = 774.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.87x = 3,501.45 × 774.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.87x = 2,712,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712,170.65/2,334.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.59

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