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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.13, 3,506.84 and 778.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.13, 3,506.84 and 778.16 is: 1,167.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.13 : 3,506.84 = 778.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.13/3,506.84 = 778.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.13x = 3,506.84 × 778.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.13x = 2,728,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,890.41/2,338.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.12

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