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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.28, 3,489.89 and 766.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.28, 3,489.89 and 766.35 is: 1,149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.28 : 3,489.89 = 766.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.28/3,489.89 = 766.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.28x = 3,489.89 × 766.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.28x = 2,674,473.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,473.37/2,326.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.68

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