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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.62, 3,492.83 and 768.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.62, 3,492.83 and 768.57 is: 1,152.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.62 : 3,492.83 = 768.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.62/3,492.83 = 768.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.62x = 3,492.83 × 768.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.62x = 2,684,490.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,490.66/2,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.83

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