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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.75, 3,460.13 and 767.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.75, 3,460.13 and 767.75 is: 1,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.75 : 3,460.13 = 767.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.75/3,460.13 = 767.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.75x = 3,460.13 × 767.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.75x = 2,656,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,510.97/2,306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.63

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