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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.20, 3,507.10 and 778.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.20, 3,507.10 and 778.04 is: 1,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.20 : 3,507.10 = 778.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.20/3,507.10 = 778.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.20x = 3,507.10 × 778.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.20x = 2,728,664.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,664.08/2,338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.99

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