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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.76, 3,489.15 and 765.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.76, 3,489.15 and 765.70 is: 1,148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.76 : 3,489.15 = 765.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.76/3,489.15 = 765.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.76x = 3,489.15 × 765.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.76x = 2,671,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,633.43/2,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.72

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