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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.25, 3,491.63 and 767.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.25, 3,491.63 and 767.96 is: 1,151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.25 : 3,491.63 = 767.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.25/3,491.63 = 767.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.25x = 3,491.63 × 767.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.25x = 2,681,432.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,432.17/2,328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.69

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