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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.06, 3,460.32 and 768.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.06, 3,460.32 and 768.06 is: 1,152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.06 : 3,460.32 = 768.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.06/3,460.32 = 768.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.06x = 3,460.32 × 768.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.06x = 2,657,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,733.38/2,307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.00

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