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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.52, 3,490.89 and 767.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.52, 3,490.89 and 767.46 is: 1,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.52 : 3,490.89 = 767.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.52/3,490.89 = 767.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.52x = 3,490.89 × 767.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.52x = 2,679,118.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,118.44/2,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.06

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