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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.25, 3,473.69 and 776.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.25, 3,473.69 and 776.25 is: 1,164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.25 : 3,473.69 = 776.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.25/3,473.69 = 776.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.25x = 3,473.69 × 776.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.25x = 2,696,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,447.98/2,315.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.65

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