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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.54, 3,505.26 and 776.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.54, 3,505.26 and 776.78 is: 1,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.54 : 3,505.26 = 776.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.54/3,505.26 = 776.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.54x = 3,505.26 × 776.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.54x = 2,722,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,815.86/2,336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.32

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