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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.38, 3,488.59 and 765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.38, 3,488.59 and 765.32 is: 1,148.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.38 : 3,488.59 = 765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.38/3,488.59 = 765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.38x = 3,488.59 × 765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.38x = 2,669,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,894.51/2,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.15

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