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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.16, 3,488.83 and 766.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.16, 3,488.83 and 766.13 is: 1,149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.16 : 3,488.83 = 766.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.16/3,488.83 = 766.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.16x = 3,488.83 × 766.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.16x = 2,672,877.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,877.97/2,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.05

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