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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.86, 3,499.12 and 772.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.86, 3,499.12 and 772.70 is: 1,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.86 : 3,499.12 = 772.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.86/3,499.12 = 772.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.86x = 3,499.12 × 772.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.86x = 2,703,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,770.02/2,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.99

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