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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.26, 3,462.66 and 769.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.26, 3,462.66 and 769.26 is: 1,153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.26 : 3,462.66 = 769.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.26/3,462.66 = 769.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.26x = 3,462.66 × 769.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.26x = 2,663,685.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,685.83/2,308.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.98

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