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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.89, 3,491.06 and 766.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.89, 3,491.06 and 766.91 is: 1,150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.89 : 3,491.06 = 766.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.89/3,491.06 = 766.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.89x = 3,491.06 × 766.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.89x = 2,677,307.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,307.53/2,326.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.59

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