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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.91, 3,489.95 and 766.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.91, 3,489.95 and 766.88 is: 1,150.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.91 : 3,489.95 = 766.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.91/3,489.95 = 766.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.91x = 3,489.95 × 766.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.91x = 2,676,357.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,357.32/2,326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.18

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