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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.13, 3,460.69 and 768.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.13, 3,460.69 and 768.13 is: 1,152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.13 : 3,460.69 = 768.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.13/3,460.69 = 768.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.13x = 3,460.69 × 768.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.13x = 2,658,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,259.81/2,307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.19

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