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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.88, 3,461.68 and 768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.88, 3,461.68 and 768.88 is: 1,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.88 : 3,461.68 = 768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.88/3,461.68 = 768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.88x = 3,461.68 × 768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.88x = 2,661,616.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,616.52/2,307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.27

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