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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.73, 3,506.22 and 778.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.73, 3,506.22 and 778.82 is: 1,168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.73 : 3,506.22 = 778.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.73/3,506.22 = 778.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.73x = 3,506.22 × 778.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.73x = 2,730,696.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,696.73/2,337.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.10

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