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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.86, 3,497.79 and 771.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.86, 3,497.79 and 771.45 is: 1,157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.86 : 3,497.79 = 771.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.86/3,497.79 = 771.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.86x = 3,497.79 × 771.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.86x = 2,698,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,352.61/2,331.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.17

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