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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.08, 3,462.96 and 770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.08, 3,462.96 and 770 is: 1,154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.08 : 3,462.96 = 770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.08/3,462.96 = 770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.08x = 3,462.96 × 770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.08x = 2,666,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,479.20/2,310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.28

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