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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.64, 3,488.89 and 765.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.64, 3,488.89 and 765.73 is: 1,148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.64 : 3,488.89 = 765.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.64/3,488.89 = 765.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.64x = 3,488.89 × 765.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.64x = 2,671,547.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,547.74/2,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.74

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