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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.63, 3,467.47 and 772.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.63, 3,467.47 and 772.63 is: 1,158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.63 : 3,467.47 = 772.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.63/3,467.47 = 772.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.63x = 3,467.47 × 772.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.63x = 2,679,071.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,071.35/2,311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.95

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