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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.12, 3,486.22 and 764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.12, 3,486.22 and 764.12 is: 1,146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.12 : 3,486.22 = 764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.12/3,486.22 = 764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.12x = 3,486.22 × 764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.12x = 2,663,890.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,890.43/2,324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.19

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