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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.54, 3,490.03 and 765.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.54, 3,490.03 and 765.90 is: 1,148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.54 : 3,490.03 = 765.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.54/3,490.03 = 765.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.54x = 3,490.03 × 765.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.54x = 2,673,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673,024.62/2,326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.93

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