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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.38, 3,486.59 and 764.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.38, 3,486.59 and 764.50 is: 1,146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.38 : 3,486.59 = 764.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.38/3,486.59 = 764.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.38x = 3,486.59 × 764.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.38x = 2,665,498.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,498.06/2,324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.76

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