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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.16, 3,503.50 and 775.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.16, 3,503.50 and 775.82 is: 1,163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.16 : 3,503.50 = 775.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.16/3,503.50 = 775.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.16x = 3,503.50 × 775.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.16x = 2,718,085.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,085.37/2,336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.48

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