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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.46, 3,497.51 and 770.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.46, 3,497.51 and 770.95 is: 1,156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.46 : 3,497.51 = 770.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.46/3,497.51 = 770.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.46x = 3,497.51 × 770.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.46x = 2,696,405.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,405.33/2,331.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.53

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