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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.26, 3,488.65 and 765.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.26, 3,488.65 and 765.90 is: 1,148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.26 : 3,488.65 = 765.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.26/3,488.65 = 765.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.26x = 3,488.65 × 765.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.26x = 2,671,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,960.23/2,326.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.61

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