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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.81, 3,460.22 and 767.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.81, 3,460.22 and 767.81 is: 1,151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.81 : 3,460.22 = 767.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.81/3,460.22 = 767.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.81x = 3,460.22 × 767.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.81x = 2,656,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,799.21/2,306.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.72

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