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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.14, 3,489.64 and 766.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.14, 3,489.64 and 766.23 is: 1,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.14 : 3,489.64 = 766.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.14/3,489.64 = 766.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.14x = 3,489.64 × 766.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.14x = 2,673,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,866.86/2,326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.49

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