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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355.71, 3,533.86 and 774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355.71, 3,533.86 and 774.40 is: 1,161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355.71 : 3,533.86 = 774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355.71/3,533.86 = 774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355.71x = 3,533.86 × 774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355.71x = 2,736,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,621.18/2,355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.70

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