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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.21, 3,488.33 and 765.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.21, 3,488.33 and 765.69 is: 1,148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.21 : 3,488.33 = 765.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.21/3,488.33 = 765.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.21x = 3,488.33 × 765.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.21x = 2,670,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,986.20/2,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.71

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