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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.38, 3,504.13 and 776.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.38, 3,504.13 and 776.41 is: 1,164.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.38 : 3,504.13 = 776.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.38/3,504.13 = 776.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.38x = 3,504.13 × 776.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.38x = 2,720,630.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720,630.87/2,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.47

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