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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.86, 3,499.29 and 772.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.86, 3,499.29 and 772.45 is: 1,158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.86 : 3,499.29 = 772.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.86/3,499.29 = 772.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.86x = 3,499.29 × 772.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.86x = 2,703,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,026.56/2,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.68

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