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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.04, 3,465.58 and 771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.04, 3,465.58 and 771 is: 1,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.04 : 3,465.58 = 771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.04/3,465.58 = 771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.04x = 3,465.58 × 771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.04x = 2,671,962.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,962.18/2,310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.67

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