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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.23, 3,485.39 and 764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.23, 3,485.39 and 764.82 is: 1,146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.23 : 3,485.39 = 764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.23/3,485.39 = 764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.23x = 3,485.39 × 764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.23x = 2,665,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,692.16/2,325.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.42

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