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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.28, 3,504.20 and 776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.28, 3,504.20 and 776.24 is: 1,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.28 : 3,504.20 = 776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.28/3,504.20 = 776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.28x = 3,504.20 × 776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.28x = 2,720,100.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,100.21/2,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.29

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