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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.57, 3,493.40 and 770.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.57, 3,493.40 and 770.18 is: 1,154.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.57 : 3,493.40 = 770.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.57/3,493.40 = 770.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.57x = 3,493.40 × 770.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.57x = 2,690,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,525.49/2,330.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.45

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