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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.37, 3,494.72 and 770.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.37, 3,494.72 and 770.09 is: 1,154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.37 : 3,494.72 = 770.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.37/3,494.72 = 770.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.37x = 3,494.72 × 770.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.37x = 2,691,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,233.38/2,330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.85

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