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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.46, 3,476.96 and 779.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.46, 3,476.96 and 779.10 is: 1,168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.46 : 3,476.96 = 779.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.46/3,476.96 = 779.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.46x = 3,476.96 × 779.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.46x = 2,708,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708,882.15/2,318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.40

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