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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.22, 3,506.34 and 777.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.22, 3,506.34 and 777.70 is: 1,166.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.22 : 3,506.34 = 777.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.22/3,506.34 = 777.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.22x = 3,506.34 × 777.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.22x = 2,726,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,880.62/2,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.72

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