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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.79, 3,490.40 and 766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.79, 3,490.40 and 766.80 is: 1,150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.79 : 3,490.40 = 766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.79/3,490.40 = 766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.79x = 3,490.40 × 766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.79x = 2,676,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,438.72/2,326.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.27

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