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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.16, 3,485.46 and 763.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.16, 3,485.46 and 763.17 is: 1,144.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.16 : 3,485.46 = 763.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.16/3,485.46 = 763.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.16x = 3,485.46 × 763.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.16x = 2,659,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,998.51/2,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.99

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