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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.12, 3,465.50 and 771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.12, 3,465.50 and 771.56 is: 1,157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.12 : 3,465.50 = 771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.12/3,465.50 = 771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.12x = 3,465.50 × 771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.12x = 2,673,841.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,841.18/2,310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.45

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