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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.36, 3,457.32 and 766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.36, 3,457.32 and 766 is: 1,148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.36 : 3,457.32 = 766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.36/3,457.32 = 766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.36x = 3,457.32 × 766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.36x = 2,648,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,648,307.12/2,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.76

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