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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.70, 4,671.95 and 774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.70, 4,671.95 and 774.70 is: 1,162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.70 : 4,671.95 = 774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.70/4,671.95 = 774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.70x = 4,671.95 × 774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.70x = 3,619,344.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,344.11/3,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.02

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