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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,111.76, 4,667.59 and 771.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,111.76, 4,667.59 and 771.77 is: 1,157.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,111.76 : 4,667.59 = 771.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,111.76/4,667.59 = 771.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,111.76x = 4,667.59 × 771.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,111.76x = 3,602,315.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,315.67/3,111.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.65

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