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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.49, 3,493.48 and 769.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.49, 3,493.48 and 769.62 is: 1,154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.49 : 3,493.48 = 769.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.49/3,493.48 = 769.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.49x = 3,493.48 × 769.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.49x = 2,688,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,652.08/2,328.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.68

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