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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.86, 3,487.26 and 765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.86, 3,487.26 and 765.32 is: 1,147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.86 : 3,487.26 = 765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.86/3,487.26 = 765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.86x = 3,487.26 × 765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.86x = 2,668,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,869.82/2,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.48

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