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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.66, 3,467.49 and 772.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.66, 3,467.49 and 772.66 is: 1,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.66 : 3,467.49 = 772.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.66/3,467.49 = 772.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.66x = 3,467.49 × 772.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.66x = 2,679,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,180.22/2,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.99

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