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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,312.78, 3,469.14 and 773.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,312.78, 3,469.14 and 773.78 is: 1,160.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,312.78 : 3,469.14 = 773.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,312.78/3,469.14 = 773.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,312.78x = 3,469.14 × 773.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,312.78x = 2,684,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,351.15/2,312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.66

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