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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.23, 3,480.60 and 759.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.23, 3,480.60 and 759.79 is: 1,139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.23 : 3,480.60 = 759.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.23/3,480.60 = 759.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.23x = 3,480.60 × 759.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.23x = 2,644,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,507.67/2,320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.76

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