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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.93, 3,498.66 and 771.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.93, 3,498.66 and 771.98 is: 1,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.93 : 3,498.66 = 771.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.93/3,498.66 = 771.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.93x = 3,498.66 × 771.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.93x = 2,700,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,878.05/2,331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.22

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