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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.64, 3,474.90 and 777.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.64, 3,474.90 and 777.72 is: 1,167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.64 : 3,474.90 = 777.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.64/3,474.90 = 777.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.64x = 3,474.90 × 777.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.64x = 2,702,499.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,499.23/2,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.06

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