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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.75, 3,496.59 and 770.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.75, 3,496.59 and 770.87 is: 1,156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.75 : 3,496.59 = 770.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.75/3,496.59 = 770.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.75x = 3,496.59 × 770.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.75x = 2,695,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,695,398.85/2,330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.45

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