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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.72, 3,493.24 and 768.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.72, 3,493.24 and 768.66 is: 1,153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.72 : 3,493.24 = 768.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.72/3,493.24 = 768.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.72x = 3,493.24 × 768.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.72x = 2,685,103.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685,103.16/2,328.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.04

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