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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.25, 3,465.41 and 771.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.25, 3,465.41 and 771.25 is: 1,156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.25 : 3,465.41 = 771.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.25/3,465.41 = 771.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.25x = 3,465.41 × 771.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.25x = 2,672,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,693.61/2,310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.89

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