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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.96, 3,487.95 and 765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.96, 3,487.95 and 765.44 is: 1,148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.96 : 3,487.95 = 765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.96/3,487.95 = 765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.96x = 3,487.95 × 765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.96x = 2,669,825.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,825.17/2,324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.33

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