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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.75, 3,463.67 and 769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.75, 3,463.67 and 769.75 is: 1,154.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.75 : 3,463.67 = 769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.75/3,463.67 = 769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.75x = 3,463.67 × 769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.75x = 2,666,159.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,159.98/2,308.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.81

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