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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.48, 3,488.48 and 765.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.48, 3,488.48 and 765.04 is: 1,147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.48 : 3,488.48 = 765.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.48/3,488.48 = 765.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.48x = 3,488.48 × 765.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.48x = 2,668,805.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,805.47/2,325.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.64

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