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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.47, 3,497.37 and 771.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.47, 3,497.37 and 771.41 is: 1,157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.47 : 3,497.37 = 771.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.47/3,497.37 = 771.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.47x = 3,497.37 × 771.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.47x = 2,697,906.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,906.19/2,331.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.17

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