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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.42, 3,490.14 and 766.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.42, 3,490.14 and 766.36 is: 1,149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.42 : 3,490.14 = 766.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.42/3,490.14 = 766.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.42x = 3,490.14 × 766.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.42x = 2,674,703.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,703.69/2,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.71

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