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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.02, 3,486.45 and 764.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.02, 3,486.45 and 764.11 is: 1,146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.02 : 3,486.45 = 764.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.02/3,486.45 = 764.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.02x = 3,486.45 × 764.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.02x = 2,664,025.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,025.46/2,324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.30

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