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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.26, 3,490.14 and 766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.26, 3,490.14 and 766.90 is: 1,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.26 : 3,490.14 = 766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.26/3,490.14 = 766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.26x = 3,490.14 × 766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.26x = 2,676,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,588.37/2,327.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.10

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