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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.22, 3,485.65 and 764.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.22, 3,485.65 and 764.16 is: 1,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.22 : 3,485.65 = 764.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.22/3,485.65 = 764.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.22x = 3,485.65 × 764.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.22x = 2,663,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,594.30/2,324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.02

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