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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.77, 3,504.80 and 776.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.77, 3,504.80 and 776.80 is: 1,165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.77 : 3,504.80 = 776.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.77/3,504.80 = 776.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.77x = 3,504.80 × 776.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.77x = 2,722,511.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,511.12/2,336.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.08

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