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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.62, 3,473.67 and 776.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.62, 3,473.67 and 776.74 is: 1,165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.62 : 3,473.67 = 776.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.62/3,473.67 = 776.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.62x = 3,473.67 × 776.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.62x = 2,698,138.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,138.44/2,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.19

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