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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.25, 3,469.88 and 774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.25, 3,469.88 and 774.25 is: 1,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.25 : 3,469.88 = 774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.25/3,469.88 = 774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.25x = 3,469.88 × 774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.25x = 2,686,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,554.59/2,313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.38

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