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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.93, 3,506.13 and 777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.93, 3,506.13 and 777.60 is: 1,166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.93 : 3,506.13 = 777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.93/3,506.13 = 777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.93x = 3,506.13 × 777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.93x = 2,726,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,366.69/2,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.15

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