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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.00, 3,506.14 and 777.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.00, 3,506.14 and 777.71 is: 1,166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.00 : 3,506.14 = 777.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.00/3,506.14 = 777.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.00x = 3,506.14 × 777.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.00x = 2,726,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,756.25/2,338.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.28

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