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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.64, 3,454.68 and 764.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.64, 3,454.68 and 764.72 is: 1,147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.64 : 3,454.68 = 764.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.64/3,454.68 = 764.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.64x = 3,454.68 × 764.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.64x = 2,641,862.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,641,862.89/2,302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.32

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