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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.52, 3,488.70 and 765.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.52, 3,488.70 and 765.61 is: 1,148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.52 : 3,488.70 = 765.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.52/3,488.70 = 765.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.52x = 3,488.70 × 765.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.52x = 2,670,983.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,983.61/2,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.55

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