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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.46, 3,488.01 and 765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.46, 3,488.01 and 765.44 is: 1,148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.46 : 3,488.01 = 765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.46/3,488.01 = 765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.46x = 3,488.01 × 765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.46x = 2,669,862.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,862.37/2,325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.10

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