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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.04, 3,474.58 and 777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.04, 3,474.58 and 777 is: 1,165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.04 : 3,474.58 = 777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.04/3,474.58 = 777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.04x = 3,474.58 × 777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.04x = 2,699,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,748.66/2,316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.67

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