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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.88, 3,466.34 and 771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.88, 3,466.34 and 771.88 is: 1,157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.88 : 3,466.34 = 771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.88/3,466.34 = 771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.88x = 3,466.34 × 771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.88x = 2,675,598.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,598.52/2,310.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.83

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