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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.78, 3,463.38 and 769.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.78, 3,463.38 and 769.78 is: 1,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.78 : 3,463.38 = 769.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.78/3,463.38 = 769.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.78x = 3,463.38 × 769.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.78x = 2,666,040.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,040.66/2,308.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.74

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