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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.68, 3,467.52 and 772.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.68, 3,467.52 and 772.32 is: 1,158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.68 : 3,467.52 = 772.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.68/3,467.52 = 772.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.68x = 3,467.52 × 772.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.68x = 2,678,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,035.05/2,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.48

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