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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,316.91, 3,475.38 and 777.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,316.91, 3,475.38 and 777.91 is: 1,166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,316.91 : 3,475.38 = 777.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,316.91/3,475.38 = 777.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,316.91x = 3,475.38 × 777.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,316.91x = 2,703,532.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,532.86/2,316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.87

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