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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.83, 3,462.15 and 768.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.83, 3,462.15 and 768.75 is: 1,152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.83 : 3,462.15 = 768.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.83/3,462.15 = 768.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.83x = 3,462.15 × 768.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.83x = 2,661,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,527.81/2,308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.76

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