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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.25, 3,539.17 and 777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.25, 3,539.17 and 777.44 is: 1,166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.25 : 3,539.17 = 777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.25/3,539.17 = 777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.25x = 3,539.17 × 777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.25x = 2,751,474.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,751,474.63/2,359.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.25

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