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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.78, 3,495.30 and 770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.78, 3,495.30 and 770.08 is: 1,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.78 : 3,495.30 = 770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.78/3,495.30 = 770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.78x = 3,495.30 × 770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.78x = 2,691,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,660.62/2,329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.33

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