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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.63, 3,484.71 and 763.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.63, 3,484.71 and 763.27 is: 1,144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.63 : 3,484.71 = 763.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.63/3,484.71 = 763.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.63x = 3,484.71 × 763.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.63x = 2,659,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,788.38/2,323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.67

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