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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.80, 3,498.04 and 771.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.80, 3,498.04 and 771.26 is: 1,157.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.80 : 3,498.04 = 771.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.80/3,498.04 = 771.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.80x = 3,498.04 × 771.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.80x = 2,697,898.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697,898.33/2,331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.00

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