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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.02, 3,471.02 and 776.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.02, 3,471.02 and 776.10 is: 1,164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.02 : 3,471.02 = 776.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.02/3,471.02 = 776.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.02x = 3,471.02 × 776.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.02x = 2,693,843.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,843.21/2,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.14

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