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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.50, 3,464.80 and 770.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.50, 3,464.80 and 770.50 is: 1,155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.50 : 3,464.80 = 770.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.50/3,464.80 = 770.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.50x = 3,464.80 × 770.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.50x = 2,669,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,628.40/2,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.93

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