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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.71, 3,503.95 and 775.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.71, 3,503.95 and 775.73 is: 1,163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.71 : 3,503.95 = 775.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.71/3,503.95 = 775.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.71x = 3,503.95 × 775.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.71x = 2,718,119.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,119.13/2,335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.72

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