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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.52, 3,466.16 and 772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.52, 3,466.16 and 772 is: 1,157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.52 : 3,466.16 = 772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.52/3,466.16 = 772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.52x = 3,466.16 × 772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.52x = 2,675,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,875.52/2,311.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.63

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