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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.87, 3,495.41 and 770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.87, 3,495.41 and 770.40 is: 1,155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.87 : 3,495.41 = 770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.87/3,495.41 = 770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.87x = 3,495.41 × 770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.87x = 2,692,865.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,865.79/2,330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.31

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