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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.28, 3,489.72 and 766.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.28, 3,489.72 and 766.44 is: 1,149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.28 : 3,489.72 = 766.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.28/3,489.72 = 766.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.28x = 3,489.72 × 766.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.28x = 2,674,639.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,639.72/2,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.75

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