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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.99, 3,530.02 and 771.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.99, 3,530.02 and 771.80 is: 1,157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.99 : 3,530.02 = 771.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.99/3,530.02 = 771.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.99x = 3,530.02 × 771.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.99x = 2,724,449.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,449.86/2,352.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.87

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