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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.30, 3,497.46 and 771.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.30, 3,497.46 and 771.66 is: 1,157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.30 : 3,497.46 = 771.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.30/3,497.46 = 771.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.30x = 3,497.46 × 771.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.30x = 2,698,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,849.98/2,331.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.66

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