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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.13, 3,466.72 and 772.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.13, 3,466.72 and 772.13 is: 1,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.13 : 3,466.72 = 772.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.13/3,466.72 = 772.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.13x = 3,466.72 × 772.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.13x = 2,676,739.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,739.25/2,311.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.20

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