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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.79, 3,489.11 and 765.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.79, 3,489.11 and 765.88 is: 1,148.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.79 : 3,489.11 = 765.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.79/3,489.11 = 765.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.79x = 3,489.11 × 765.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.79x = 2,672,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,218.29/2,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.95

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