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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.58, 3,471.21 and 775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.58, 3,471.21 and 775.50 is: 1,162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.58 : 3,471.21 = 775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.58/3,471.21 = 775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.58x = 3,471.21 × 775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.58x = 2,691,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,923.36/2,315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.53

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