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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313, 3,469.50 and 774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313, 3,469.50 and 774.04 is: 1,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313 : 3,469.50 = 774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313/3,469.50 = 774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313x = 3,469.50 × 774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313x = 2,685,531.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,531.78/2,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.06

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