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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,306.88, 3,460.19 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,306.88, 3,460.19 and 767.88 is: 1,151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,306.88 : 3,460.19 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,306.88/3,460.19 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,306.88x = 3,460.19 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,306.88x = 2,657,006.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,006.86/2,306.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.78

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