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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.76, 3,490.65 and 766.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.76, 3,490.65 and 766.70 is: 1,150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.76 : 3,490.65 = 766.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.76/3,490.65 = 766.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.76x = 3,490.65 × 766.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.76x = 2,676,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,281.36/2,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.22

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