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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.42, 3,464.04 and 770.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.42, 3,464.04 and 770.42 is: 1,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.42 : 3,464.04 = 770.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.42/3,464.04 = 770.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.42x = 3,464.04 × 770.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.42x = 2,668,765.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,765.70/2,309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.60

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