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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.78, 3,464.64 and 770.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.78, 3,464.64 and 770.78 is: 1,156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.78 : 3,464.64 = 770.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.78/3,464.64 = 770.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.78x = 3,464.64 × 770.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.78x = 2,670,475.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,475.22/2,309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.16

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