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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.72, 4,666.11 and 770.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.72, 4,666.11 and 770.77 is: 1,156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.72 : 4,666.11 = 770.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.72/4,666.11 = 770.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.72x = 4,666.11 × 770.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.72x = 3,596,474.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,474.27/3,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.15

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