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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.04, 3,471.54 and 775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.04, 3,471.54 and 775 is: 1,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.04 : 3,471.54 = 775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.04/3,471.54 = 775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.04x = 3,471.54 × 775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.04x = 2,690,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,443.50/2,314.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.66

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