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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.14, 3,497.76 and 772.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.14, 3,497.76 and 772.15 is: 1,158.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.14 : 3,497.76 = 772.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.14/3,497.76 = 772.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.14x = 3,497.76 × 772.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.14x = 2,700,795.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700,795.38/2,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.08

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