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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.69, 3,493.27 and 768.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.69, 3,493.27 and 768.06 is: 1,152.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.69 : 3,493.27 = 768.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.69/3,493.27 = 768.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.69x = 3,493.27 × 768.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.69x = 2,683,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,040.96/2,328.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.17

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