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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.52, 3,477.74 and 779.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.52, 3,477.74 and 779.52 is: 1,169.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.52 : 3,477.74 = 779.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.52/3,477.74 = 779.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.52x = 3,477.74 × 779.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.52x = 2,710,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,967.88/2,318.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.27

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