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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.04, 3,489.48 and 766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.04, 3,489.48 and 766.13 is: 1,149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.04 : 3,489.48 = 766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.04/3,489.48 = 766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.04x = 3,489.48 × 766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.04x = 2,673,395.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,395.31/2,326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.34

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