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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.51, 3,494.80 and 771.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.51, 3,494.80 and 771.11 is: 1,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.51 : 3,494.80 = 771.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.51/3,494.80 = 771.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.51x = 3,494.80 × 771.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.51x = 2,694,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,884.93/2,331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.85

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