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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.91, 3,489.61 and 766.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.91, 3,489.61 and 766.56 is: 1,149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.91 : 3,489.61 = 766.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.91/3,489.61 = 766.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.91x = 3,489.61 × 766.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.91x = 2,674,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,995.44/2,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.59

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