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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.78, 3,490.47 and 766.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.78, 3,490.47 and 766.94 is: 1,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.78 : 3,490.47 = 766.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.78/3,490.47 = 766.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.78x = 3,490.47 × 766.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.78x = 2,676,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,981.06/2,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.51

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