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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.64, 3,487.39 and 764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.64, 3,487.39 and 764.73 is: 1,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.64 : 3,487.39 = 764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.64/3,487.39 = 764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.64x = 3,487.39 × 764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.64x = 2,666,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,911.75/2,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.24

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