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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.17, 3,492.86 and 768.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.17, 3,492.86 and 768.41 is: 1,152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.17 : 3,492.86 = 768.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.17/3,492.86 = 768.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.17x = 3,492.86 × 768.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.17x = 2,683,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,948.55/2,328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.81

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