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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.07, 3,488.21 and 765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.07, 3,488.21 and 765.32 is: 1,148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.07 : 3,488.21 = 765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.07/3,488.21 = 765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.07x = 3,488.21 × 765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.07x = 2,669,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,575.61/2,325.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.17

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