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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,303.83, 3,454.66 and 763.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,303.83, 3,454.66 and 763.75 is: 1,145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,303.83 : 3,454.66 = 763.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,303.83/3,454.66 = 763.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,303.83x = 3,454.66 × 763.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,303.83x = 2,638,496.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638,496.58/2,303.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.27

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