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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.25, 3,456.38 and 765.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.25, 3,456.38 and 765.25 is: 1,147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.25 : 3,456.38 = 765.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.25/3,456.38 = 765.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.25x = 3,456.38 × 765.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.25x = 2,644,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,994.80/2,304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.88

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