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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.42, 3,465.54 and 771.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.42, 3,465.54 and 771.42 is: 1,157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.42 : 3,465.54 = 771.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.42/3,465.54 = 771.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.42x = 3,465.54 × 771.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.42x = 2,673,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,386.87/2,310.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.10

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