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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.89, 3,485.05 and 762.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.89, 3,485.05 and 762.91 is: 1,144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.89 : 3,485.05 = 762.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.89/3,485.05 = 762.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.89x = 3,485.05 × 762.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.89x = 2,658,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,762.07/2,322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.59

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