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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.55, 3,503.87 and 775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.55, 3,503.87 and 775.44 is: 1,163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.55 : 3,503.87 = 775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.55/3,503.87 = 775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.55x = 3,503.87 × 775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.55x = 2,717,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,040.95/2,335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.34

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