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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.75, 3,486.94 and 764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.75, 3,486.94 and 764.80 is: 1,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.75 : 3,486.94 = 764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.75/3,486.94 = 764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.75x = 3,486.94 × 764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.75x = 2,666,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,801.08/2,324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.14

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