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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.51, 3,505.82 and 777.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.51, 3,505.82 and 777.54 is: 1,166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.51 : 3,505.82 = 777.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.51/3,505.82 = 777.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.51x = 3,505.82 × 777.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.51x = 2,725,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,911.40/2,337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.16

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