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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.38, 3,490.09 and 766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.38, 3,490.09 and 766.32 is: 1,149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.38 : 3,490.09 = 766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.38/3,490.09 = 766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.38x = 3,490.09 × 766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.38x = 2,674,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,525.77/2,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.65

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