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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.49, 3,495.98 and 770.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.49, 3,495.98 and 770.50 is: 1,155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.49 : 3,495.98 = 770.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.49/3,495.98 = 770.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.49x = 3,495.98 × 770.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.49x = 2,693,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,652.59/2,330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.83

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