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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.06, 3,464.82 and 771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.06, 3,464.82 and 771.06 is: 1,156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.06 : 3,464.82 = 771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.06/3,464.82 = 771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.06x = 3,464.82 × 771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.06x = 2,671,584.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,584.11/2,310.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.50

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