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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.12, 3,501.84 and 774.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.12, 3,501.84 and 774.85 is: 1,162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.12 : 3,501.84 = 774.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.12/3,501.84 = 774.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.12x = 3,501.84 × 774.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.12x = 2,713,400.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,713,400.72/2,335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.00

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