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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.37, 3,503.12 and 775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.37, 3,503.12 and 775.31 is: 1,162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.37 : 3,503.12 = 775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.37/3,503.12 = 775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.37x = 3,503.12 × 775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.37x = 2,715,982.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715,982.58/2,335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.98

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