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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.10, 3,496.71 and 771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.10, 3,496.71 and 771.10 is: 1,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.10 : 3,496.71 = 771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.10/3,496.71 = 771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.10x = 3,496.71 × 771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.10x = 2,696,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,313.08/2,331.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.67

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